Class 1 Lead Driver Operative

As TPA approaches its 25-year anniversary, we are expanding our driver team to support continued growth. TPA is a trusted UK provider of flexible access solutions, delivering temporary roadways and rail access for infrastructure, construction, and events projects nationwide.

• Safely load, transport, install and recover equipment and hire fleet
• Inspect, maintain and clean vehicles, trailers, cranes and all equipment
• Carry out daily risk assessments and checks before operations
• Coordinate with customers, Stock Controller and Logistics on schedules, site plans and requirements
• Provide customer familiarisation of equipment as needed
• Confirm daily panel movements and process all dispatches/collections through M42 system
• Identify, count and record damaged or missing items; ensure no excess materials remain on site
• Complete daily driver checks and report all vehicle incidents, accidents or damage
• Perform daily and weekly stock checks of vehicles, tools, panels and accessories
• Log deliveries, recoveries and site checks on tickets signed by the customer
• Drive using driver cards as per DVSA regulations
• Maintain and submit all legal and company paperwork accurately and on time

• HGV C+E licence (Class
  1) – Essential
• Experience in similar role
• Comfortable with the physical installation phase of the role (training provided)
• Current valid CPC Training Card
• Experience of using a lorry‑loaded crane (Hiab etc.)
• Working away Monday‑Friday, a flexible approach to working hours – Essential
• Trustworthy, physically capable individuals comfortable of managing off‑site operations
• Being an integral part of a two‑person team, comfortable sharing the cab night and day
• Willingness to deliver a high level of customer service; displays a ‘can do’ attitude, solving problems that are encountered
• Must live within a commutable distance from the Worksop depot

• Starting Salary £44,155 plus industry leading package
• Average OTE £50,000 including performance bonus
• Industry leading Night Out allowances worth an extra circa £4,500
• Developmental salary structure depending on Licence held and experience
• Fully funded Class 1 training for Class 2 drivers
• Role training for the right individual
• Salary sacrifice pension
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (increasing year on year up to a max of 28)
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Free Tool Hire
• Life Assurance cover 3x salary
• Share save scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Recommend a friend scheme (£500 for any successful referral)
• Learning and 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 (up to 20% off)
• Gym discounts
• Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP Service
• Will Writing & Funeral Concierge Service
• Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining

TPA is proud member of the Vp group of companies, Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe a diverse workforce strengthens our business, and we recruit based on skills and experience.

Explore our opportunities and join a team proud to support Britain’s infrastructure.