Class 1 Lead Driver

Rapier Employment Limited; Swindon; Presencial; GBP 22 000 - 23 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Rapier Employment are recruiting for Lead Drivers to join our well-established client in Swindon. The role is temp to perm for the right candidate, with 40 hours per week.

Shifts run 04:30–15:00 and 14:00–00:30, with rotation possible and Friday work when required. Pay is £16.28 per hour days and £16.94 per hour lates.

Reporting is to the Transport Manager; responsibilities include driver liaison, safety compliance, and supporting new processes, with a mix of office and driving duties.

Qualificações

• Full Class 1 (C+E) licence, valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Strong understanding of driver compliance, safety standards and transport operations.
• Confident working in both driving and operational/office-based environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to coach and support colleagues.
• A proactive, hands-on approach.

Responsabilidades

• Act as the link between drivers and the Transport Controllers and be first point of contact for drivers, providing support.
• Help maintain operational stability while upholding high standards of safety and compliance.
• Support the introduction of new processes and technologies.
• Support start of shift activities, including handovers and driver briefings.
• Assist with minor vehicle/trailer repairs and defect reporting.
• Carry out driving duties as required to support operational demands.
• Monitor and maintain standards across vehicle condition, yard organisation and ways of working.
• Promote a strong Health & Safety culture, challenging non-compliance and supporting investigations where required.

Conhecimentos

Class 1 Licence

CPC & Tachograph

Driver compliance

Safety standards

Office + driving

Communication skills

Hands-on approach

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Rapier Employment are currently recruiting for Lead Drivers to join our well-established client in Swindon. This role is temp to perm for the right candidate.

Days: Monday to Thursday / be able to work Friday’s when required

Weekly expected hours: 40 hours a week

Hours:

Lead driver 1: 04:30 – 15:00 / some flexibility required

Lead driver 2: 14:00 – 00:30 / some flexibility required

There is an option for both shifts to rotate

Pay:

Days: £16.28 per hour

Lates: £16.94 per hour

You will be reporting to the Transport Manager

Responsibilities:

• - Act as the link between drivers and the Transport Controllers and be first point of contact for drivers, providing support
• - Help maintain operational stability while upholding high standards of safety and compliance
• - Support the introduction of new processes and technologies.
• - Support start of shift activities, including handovers and driver briefings
• - Assist with minor vehicle/trailer repairs and defect reporting
• - Carry out driving duties as required to support operational demands
• - Monitor and maintain standards across vehicle condition, yard organisation and ways of working
• - Promote a strong Health & Safety culture, challenging non-compliance and supporting investigations where required

This role will require a mixture of office support, as well as driving duties when required. A great opportunity for someone looking for a more senior position within a fast-paced environment.

Key Experience & Qualifications (Summary):

• - Full Class 1 (C+E) driving licence, valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• - Strong understanding of driver compliance, safety standards and transport operations
• - Confident working in both driving and operational/office-based environments
• - Excellent communication skills with the ability to coach and support colleagues
• - A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to remain calm under pressure

Desirable but not essential:

• - Experience in driver mentoring, coaching or supervision
• - Familiarity with digital driver systems, handheld devices or telematics
• - Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office)
• - Experience supporting operational improvements or change initiatives