Senior Class 1 Lead Driver – Hybrid Ops & Coaching

Rapier Employment Limited; Swindon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Class 1 Licence

CPC & Tachograph

Driver compliance

Safety standards

Office + driving

Communication skills

Hands-on approach

Job description

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.