Healthcare Driver Team Leader | Training & Ops Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday

Pension

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Life assurance

Discount on household items

Retailer discounts

Job summary

phs Group plc in Exeter is seeking a Driver Team Leader- Healthcare Operations to guide a small team of driver colleagues and act as a bridge between frontline staff and depot management. The role focuses on maintaining service levels and implementing company strategies.

You will lead training, oversee daily operations, assist with recruitment, and respond to urgent customer requests. A UK manual driving license and DBS check are required, with health and safety duties emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a small team of drivers.
• Experience in training and coaching of staff.
• Comfort with health and safety responsibilities and COSHH.
• Ability to manage performance and drive improvements.
• Strong communication between frontline staff and depot management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of drivers, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Implement ongoing training to keep the team updated on policies and best practices.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and drive continuous improvement.
• Support recruitment, interviewing, onboarding and induction.
• Respond to urgent customer requests as directed by scheduling or management.
• Provide performance feedback to individuals and management.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Communication

Service delivery

Driving

Safety compliance

Job description

phs Group plc in Exeter is seeking a Driver Team Leader- Healthcare Operations to guide a small team of driver colleagues and act as a bridge between frontline staff and depot management. The role focuses on maintaining service levels and implementing company strategies.

You will lead training, oversee daily operations, assist with recruitment, and respond to urgent customer requests. A UK manual driving license and DBS check are required, with health and safety duties emphasized.