Driver Supervisor

JR United Kingdom; Fareham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution company in Portsmouth seeks a Driver Supervisor to manage LGV drivers and ensure compliance with statutory obligations. You will be involved in training new staff and supporting management tasks while ensuring daily delivery success. The role offers a competitive salary with bonuses and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Discretionary bonus scheme

Access to a Company benefits platform

Participation in a Life Assurance scheme

Eligibility for a Pension scheme

28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role managing a team of LGV drivers.
• Full LGV Category C licence and other essential qualifications.
• Physical fitness for heavy lifting required.

Responsibilities

• Induction and training of new recruits.
• Provision of relief cover during holidays and sickness.
• Ensure the LGV fleet compliance with O Licence obligations and administration tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer Service

Education

LGV Category C licence

Digital Tachograph Card

Driver Qualification Card (CPC)

Tools

Forklift Licence

Job description

Driver Supervisor£ 32,868.00 per annum plus bonuses (OTE circa £35.5k per annum)Monday to Friday Average 48 hours per weekPortsmouth, PO16

We are currently looking for a Driver Supervisor based at our Portsmouth Distribution Centre. You will work closely with the Portsmouth Distribution Centre management team to ensure the completion of next-day deliveries throughout the distribution area.

The Position:As Driver Supervisor at the Portsmouth Distribution Centre you will be involved in a multitude of tasks which will include, but are not limited to:

Induction and training of new recruits

Provision of relief cover during holidays and sickness for your driving team

Supporting the site management team to ensure the site LGV fleet is compliant with its O Licence obligations on a day-to-day basis

Various administration tasks to ensure you and your team complete your daily deliveries within Company guidelines

Deal with management issues that may affect your team on a daily basis to ensure all are able to perform to the best of their abilities

Make recommendations to the site Operations Manager to ensure the smooth and cost-effective operation of the site LGV fleet

The Person

Experience in a supervisory role managing a team of LGV drivers

A full LGV Category C (Class 2) licence, Digital Tachograph Card and Driver Qualification Card (CPC) are essential

A Forklift Licence would be advantageous, although this can be obtained through training

Be physically fit due to the nature of the role including heavy lifting

Strong communication skills both written and verbal

Excellent customer service skills

What We Offer

Competitive Salary

Discretionary bonus scheme

Access to a Company benefits platform

Participation in a Life Assurance scheme

Eligibility for a Pension scheme

28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays

Please email your current C.V. or click to applyor post to Recruitment Department, T.Quality Limited, Westmead Industrial Estate, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7YY.

Interviews will be held at T Quality Limited, Unit O, Fort Wallington, Fareham, Hants PO16 8TT.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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