Driver Supervisor

SUEZ; Newbold on Avon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

SUEZ in Newbold on Avon, England, seeks an LGV-qualified supervisor to lead driving teams, conduct safety rounds, and resolve issues as shifts commence. You will manage incidents, complete inspections, and ensure on-time service delivery while delivering inductions and toolbox talks.

The role requires an LGV CAT C licence and Driver CPC, with preferred supervisory experience and IOSH/First Aid training possible via the company.

Qualifications

• Essential supervisory experience.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• First Aid certificate (training can be provided).
• IOSH qualification (training can be provided).
• LGV licence (CAT C) and Driver CPC Card are essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing the Drivers pre-shift and at the start of the shift to ensure they commence their rounds safely and promptly whilst resolving any issues until normal office hours commence.
• Managing and investigating vehicle / personal incidents and any road traffic accidents.
• Investigating and resolving near miss / hazard reports.
• Weekly vehicle inspections / gate checks.
• Responsible for ensuring the downloading of VU and Drivers’ tacho cards and reviewing infringement reports with Drivers.
• Ensuring vehicles are presented for service on time and inspections (inc. LOLER) are completed as per company standards.
• Responsible for driver inductions and training, as well as delivering toolbox talks.
• Complete yearly driving and pre-employment driving assessments.
• Occasional cover for Driver sickness / absence as required (LGV licence is therefore essential).

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Training delivery

Incident investigation

Driver management

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

What will I be doing?

• Managing the Drivers pre-shift and at the start of the shift to ensure they commence their rounds safely and promptly whilst resolving any issues until normal office hours commence.
• Managing and investigating vehicle / personal incidents and any road traffic accidents.
• Investigating and resolving near miss / hazard reports.
• Weekly vehicle inspections / gate checks.
• Responsible for ensuring the downloading of VU and Drivers’ tacho cards and reviewing infringement reports with Drivers.
• Ensuring vehicles are presented for service on time and inspections (inc. LOLER) are completed as per company standards.
• Responsible for driver inductions and training, as well as delivering toolbox talks.
• Complete yearly driving and pre-employment driving assessments.
• Occasional cover for Driver sickness / absence as required (LGV licence is therefore essential).
• What are the requirements?
• It is essential to have an LGV (CAT C) Licence and Driver CPC Card.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid First Aid Certificate (training can be provided for the successful candidate).
• IOSH qualification (training can be provided for the successful candidate).
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), including basic PC skills – Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Who we are

At SUEZ the efficient and sustainable management of resources around the UK is at the heart of everything we do. Respect – acting ethically and with integrity – is one of our core values. We’re passionate about the environment and believe in protecting our world. With true team spirit, we can give our customers a standard of service that goes above and beyond and ensure that our local communities have access to essential water and waste services.

We thank our people for all they do with development opportunities, wide-ranging benefits and rewards that reflect their hard work. In a friendly, supportive environment, you’ll be inspired to grow and play your part in creating a better future for all.

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