Live Action/TV DramaTransport Captain

The transport captain is in charge of the transport department. This department covers the provision of cars, minibuses, trucks and facilities vehicles used by the production. Vehicles would include cars for transporting cast and producers to and from set and airport pick-ups.  Minibuses and coaches to transport crew and extras to sets.    Facilities vehicles include trailers, dining buses etc. and the captain will be in charge of planning the move of all these vehicles from location to location.  Sometimes this involves moving these vehicles abroad.

Is this role right for me?

For this role you will need

Excellent driving experience

Previous experience as a driver in the transport department

An excellent geographical knowledge

Knowledge of international and national rules of the road

Good knowledge of the regulations around driving and a duty to ensure the drivers adhere to the regulations

Excellent timekeeping

Have good planning and organisational skills

Good management skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Works with:

• 2^nd Assistant Director
• Production Department
• Actors and crew
• Other departments with transport requirements

Career Path to Transport Captain:

Captains will normally have worked as drivers with the transport department before becoming captains.