Doncaster Distribution Team Lead – Driver Operations

Lyreco Switzerland AG; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday + BH

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye care vouchers

Job summary

Lyreco are the market leader in Workplace Solutions and specialise in providing workplace solutions to businesses globally. Doncaster RDC is seeking a Distribution Team Leader to assist in daily operational management of drivers and to ensure timely delivery of orders to customers.

The role includes supervising delivery teams, occasional travel to Edinburgh/Aberdeen, and enforcing compliance with licensing requirements (C1, CPC, Tacho).

Qualifications

• Must have C1 license, CPC & Tacho card must be in date.

Responsibilities

• Support the RDC Manager to manage a team of Delivery Drivers, providing relief cover for holidays, sickness and training when needed.
• Occasionally travel to other depots, Edinburgh and Aberdeen.
• To load and unload truckers where applicable to deliver orders, which may be furniture or General Office Products, to the customer and maintain a high level of customer service.
• Assist in the unloading / breakdown of pallets and the sortation of goods into route order as required.
• To assist with random vehicle checks making sure that items loaded are correct.
• Undertake weekly vehicle checks for damage, wear, and tear.
• Report any mechanical faults, GV9 offences or accidents at the earliest opportunity.
• Be involved in recruiting new staff members.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Scheduling ability

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Tools

CPC card

Tacho card

C1 license

Job description

Lyreco are the market leader in Workplace Solutions and specialise in providing workplace solutions to businesses globally. Doncaster RDC is seeking a Distribution Team Leader to assist in daily operational management of drivers and to ensure timely delivery of orders to customers.

The role includes supervising delivery teams, occasional travel to Edinburgh/Aberdeen, and enforcing compliance with licensing requirements (C1, CPC, Tacho).