Transport Captain

The Transport Captain is the head of Transport — coordinating all production vehicle operations + the unit driver team.

What the role does

• Manages the production vehicle fleet — trucks, vans, generators, trailers, cast transport
• Coordinates unit driver allocation to cast + crew + equipment
• Manages fuel, maintenance, parking logistics
• Liaises with Production Manager / Line Producer on schedule + cost
• Coordinates road closures + traffic management with Location Manager + Garda

Position

Reports to Production Manager / Line Producer. Supervises Unit Driver team.

Career progression

SI Competency Framework Level 5 — HoD-equivalent. Often reached laterally from professional driving + transport-management backgrounds.

Working pattern

Freelance, prep + shoot.