Driver's Mate

Vp Rail; Swindon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full travel expenses

Overnight allowance £30 per night (tax

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Life Assurance 3x salary

Salary sacrifice pension

Employee discounts

Job summary

TPA Portable Roadways is seeking a Driver’s Mate to join a two-person team delivering, installing and collecting portable roadways across the UK. Full training is provided and a clear path to becoming a Class 1 Driver on our advanced vehicles is available.

A full UK Driving Licence is required to apply. The role offers a long-term career, on‑site performance, and progression opportunities with a supportive development plan.

Qualifications

• No experience or qualifications required other than a full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Must enjoy being on the road and working outside in all weathers.
• Use the lorry loader crane to install and recover our temporary roadway products.
• Provide our customers with familiarisation of equipment.
• Carry out weekly vehicle, trailer & crane cleaning procedure.
• Map read and plan routes with the Driver.
• Ensure paperwork is accurately completed.
• Identify and record damaged stock with the driver.
• Carry out a weekly vehicle stock-check.
• Ensure health and safety for you and others on site.

Skills

Driving Licence

Job description

Salary Information

• Starting Salary – £31,850 (realistic OTE: £38,000)
• After Probation (26 weeks) – £32,640 (realistic OTE: £39,000)
• After 2 Years – £34,680 (realistic OTE: £41,000)

About The Role

As a Driver’s Mate for TPA, you will work closely with the driver as part of a two-man team, delivering, installing and collecting portable roadways in a variety of different settings across the UK.

As part of the role, we provide full training and a clear pathway to becoming a Class 1 Driver on our state‑of‑the‑art vehicles. This is an excellent opportunity for a hard‑working and committed individual to start a well‑rewarded career with us.

With a clear and defined development plan, the opportunity for career and financial progression is wholly achievable. All you need is a full UK Driving Licence to apply for this role.

We are not looking for temporary workers, full time permanent commitment is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Must enjoy being on the road and working outside in all weathers
• Use the lorry loader crane to install and recover our unique range of temporary roadway products
• Provide our customers with appropriate familiarisation of equipment
• Carry out weekly vehicle, trailer & crane cleaning procedure
• Map read and plan routes in discussion with the Driver
• Ensure that paperwork is accurately completed
• Identify and record all damaged stock correctly with the driver
• Carry out a weekly vehicle stock-check
• Ensure health & safety for you and others in the working area

In addition to the above

• Must be comfortable spending time away from home, Monday to Friday
• Weekend overtime available

What We're Looking For

• No experience or qualifications are required other than a full UK Driving Licence, as we provide all necessary training
• Someone who wants a genuine long‑term career
• A good level of physical fitness (due to the demanding nature of the work on site)
• A flexible can‑do attitude
• A keen eye for safe working
• Reliable and enjoy an honest day's work
• Practical mindset

TPA work on many sensitive sites in the defence, nuclear and civil service sectors and operate a rigorous drugs and alcohol testing policy. Applicants will also be DBS checked.

What We Can Offer You

• Starting salary: £31,850 (realistic OTE: £38,000)
• Full travel expenses
• Overnight allowance £30 per night (tax free)
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Free Tool Hire
• Life Assurance cover 3x salary
• Salary sacrifice pension
• Share save scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Learning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service recognition
• My Vp discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well‑known brands
• Discounts on HP products
• EE mobile contract discount offers
• Gym discounts
• Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
• Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining
• All the above managed through our Employee Engagement Platform – Spotlight

A Little Bit About Us

TPA Portable Roadways is a leading supplier of customized temporary access solutions in Europe. We specialise in providing versatile access equipment for various industries while prioritising health and safety.

At TPA, we offer tailored solutions to meet your specific needs, drawing from our industry expertise in handling complex projects. Our versatile equipment is designed to adapt to diverse environments, ensuring seamless access across different terrains. Safety is our utmost priority, and we adhere to stringent standards to provide a secure working environment.

We have established long‑term partnerships with industry leaders, highlighting our reliability and commitment to excellence. With an innovative approach, we transform ambitious ideas into practical realities, delivering exceptional temporary access solutions.

Join our dynamic team at TPA and be part of our success in providing outstanding services. Explore exciting career opportunities today and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional temporary access solutions to our valued clients.

Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.