Driver Team Leader

phs Group plc; Exeter; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Life assurance

Discount on household consumables

Career development opportunities

Job summary

phs Group plc in Exeter seeks a Driver Team Leader to guide a small team of drivers within the hygiene operation. You will bridge frontline colleagues and depot management to ensure effective communication and delivery of company objectives.

The role involves leading training, overseeing daily operations, recruiting drivers, and handling urgent customer requests, with potential overtime as needed. DBS and vaccination requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required (with max 6 points).
• DBS check required (enhanced).
• Vaccinations against Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Polio are mandatory.
• Experience leading a small team of drivers is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of drivers, guiding performance and productivity.
• Implement ongoing training for team members on products, processes and policies.
• Oversee day-to-day operations for the team and drive continuous improvement.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of new drivers.
• Respond to urgent customer requests as directed, including overtime when needed.
• Conduct induction training for new team members to ensure readiness.
• Provide performance feedback to individuals and management.

Skills

Driving skills

People leadership

COSHH compliance

Health & safety collaboration

Full UK driving license

Job description

Driver Team Leader- Healthcare Operations

Location: Exeter

Salary including bonus: £29,139.00

Driver Team Leader role plays a pivotal role within the hygiene operation, responsible for guiding a team of colleagues to achieve their regions collective goals and service levels. They serve as a bridge between frontline colleagues and depot management ensuring effective communication and implementation of company strategies and objectives.

Here’s what you get with phs….

• A base salary of£26,639 + £2,500 bonus
• 23 days annual holiday + bank holidays
• Great career development opportunities
• A range of other benefits such as pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, life assurance, discount on household consumables and variety of retailers

The job …

• Experienced in leading a small team of driver colleagues, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure high levels of performance and productivity.
• Implement ongoing training initiatives to keep team members updated on new products, customer requirements, best practices, and company policies.
• Take ownership of the team's area, overseeing day-to-day operations, resolving issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the recruitment of new drivers, including sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, completing observation days, and onboarding new team members.
• To respond to urgent customer requests as directed by the scheduling team or management team.This may sometimes involve working extra hours.
• Conduct comprehensive induction training for new team members, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in their roles.
• Feedback on performance including knowledge attitude and skill to individuals and management.

Essential requirement…

• Previous training/coaching experience desirable
• Excellent Service Delivery and Driving skills.
• Able to work effectively with Managers, Drivers, HR, L&D and Health and Safety Teams
• To abide by and communicate/demonstrate Health and Safety regulations and COSHH, including always wearing appropriate protective clothing.
• Demonstrates resilience and ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Full UK manual Driving License for a minimum of 12 months (Subject to insurance requirements), with a maximum of 6 points.
• The successful candidate will need to meet the requirements of an enhanced DBS check.
• Due to the nature of waste we handle and the customers we service, itsmandatorydrivers are to have vaccinations against Hepatitis B, tetanus/polio

At phs, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.