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Unit Driver

Drives cast, crew or kit as assigned on unit — UK Transport grade; confirm title on the call sheet and deal memo.

Duties

• Read the call sheet and sides before arriving
• Maintain radio/set etiquette and H&S
• Hand over notes/kit status at wrap
• Safe transport of people/kit
• Punctuality to call
• Vehicle care and fuel
• Radio updates

Reports to

Transport Captain

Works with

Captain, AD office, Cast/crew as assigned

Career path

Facilities / freelance driver → Unit Driver → Transport Captain

Day to day

Pre-call pickups; discreet professionalism with cast; live radio updates; fuel/clean vehicle; log hours.

Call times

Drivers commonly pre-call for cast pickups and truck moves. Facilities may overnight on location. Read the transport memo — it is separate from unit call.

What to wear

Smart-casual or blacks as briefed; hi-vis when banksman/marshalling; weather layers; compliant footwear for yards.

Tools & kit

Valid licences as required, phone/mount, vehicle checks checklist, hi-vis.

Tips

Confirm title, agreement, budget band, prep/wrap and kit fee on the deal memo before accepting. We never invent Bectu figures — check bectu.org.uk ratecards / your branch.

Software

• Maps / navigation
• Call sheets
• Google Maps / Waze / What3Words
• Shared transport memos / Excel run sheets
• Tachograph / company apps where required

Related roles

Transport Captain, Minibus Driver

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