Class 1 Lead Driver (Temp-to-Perm) Flexible Shifts

Rapier Employment Limited; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapier Employment Limited is recruiting for a Lead Driver (Class 1) in Swindon. The role is full-time, temp-to-perm, reporting to the Transport Manager. It combines driving duties with office support, linking drivers to Transport Controllers and ensuring safety/compliance.

Two shift patterns apply (04:30-15:00 or 14:00-00:30), 40 hours weekly, with occasional Fridays. Pay ranges £16.28–£16.94 per hour, with rotation and some flexibility expected.

Qualifications

• Full Class 1 (C+E) driving licence with CPC and tachograph card.
• Strong knowledge of driver compliance, safety standards and transport operations.
• Experience working in both driving and office/operational environments.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to coach/assist colleagues.
• Desirable: experience mentoring or supervising drivers.
• Familiarity with digital driver systems and telematics.

Responsibilities

• Act as the link between drivers and Transport Controllers and be the first point of contact for drivers.
• Maintain operational stability while upholding safety and compliance standards.
• Support introduction of new processes and technologies.
• Assist with start-of-shift activities including handovers and driver briefings.
• Aid with minor vehicle/trailer repairs and defect reporting.
• Carry out driving duties as required to meet operational needs.
• Monitor vehicle condition, yard organisation and ways of working.
• Promote Health & Safety culture and assist investigations where needed.
• Role includes office support in addition to driving duties when required.

Skills

Class 1 (C+E) Licence

CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Communication skills

Mentoring / supervision (desirable)

Telematics

Microsoft Office

Tools

Digital driver systems

Telematics

MS Office

Job description

Rapier Employment Limited is recruiting for a Lead Driver (Class 1) in Swindon. The role is full-time, temp-to-perm, reporting to the Transport Manager. It combines driving duties with office support, linking drivers to Transport Controllers and ensuring safety/compliance.

Two shift patterns apply (04:30-15:00 or 14:00-00:30), 40 hours weekly, with occasional Fridays. Pay ranges £16.28–£16.94 per hour, with rotation and some flexibility expected.