Driver’s Mate

Transport & Logistics
Scotland
May 30, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Starting Salary

  • £31,850 (realistic OTE: £38,000)

Role Overview

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 settings across the UK. Full training and a clear pathway to becoming a Class 1 Driver are provided. This role requires a full UK Driving Licence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enjoy being on the road and working outside in all weathers.
  • Use the lorry loader crane to install and recover our unique temporary roadway products.
  • Provide customers with familiarisation of equipment.
  • Carry out weekly vehicle, trailer and crane cleaning procedures.
  • Read maps and plan routes in discussion with the driver.
  • Ensure paperwork is accurately completed.
  • Identify and record damaged stock correctly with the driver.
  • Carry out a weekly vehicle stock check.
  • Maintain health & safety for you and others in the working area.

Additional Work Arrangements

  • 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.
  • Wants a long term career.
  • Good level of physical fitness.
  • Keen eye for safe work.
  • Reliable and honest.
  • Practical mindset.

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

Benefits

  • Full travel expenses.
  • Overnight allowance £30 per night (tax free).
  • Free Tool Hire.
  • Life Assurance cover 3 salary.
  • Salary sacrifice pension.
  • Share save scheme.
  • Friend referral scheme.
  • Learning & Development – structured in house training and external training where required.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Long service recognition.
  • Discounts and rewards on thousands of well known brands.
  • Discounts on HP products.
  • EE mobile contract discount offers.
  • Health Shield – discounted premiums on health care cash plan.
  • Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

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