Night Shift Driver Team Lead: KPI & Coaching

McQueens Dairies; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

McQueens Dairies is seeking a Team Leader / Driver for the night shift in East Kilbride. This is a permanent contract at £17.02 per hour, with weekly pay and a 36-hour week on night shifts (10:00 pm – 07:30 am).

The role is based on site at the depot and is part of a fast paced delivery operation. You will oversee a pod of five drivers, provide coaching and support, and ensure driver behaviour, customer satisfaction and on-time deliveries.

Qualifications

• Leadership and safety focus required for night shift team management.
• Experience managing delivery teams and KPI-driven performance.
• Ability to coach and train drivers and ensure compliant operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a pod of five drivers and coach performance.
• Conduct weekly KPI meetings with the team.
• Ensure safe loading, driving, and on-time deliveries.
• Maintain depot discipline and housekeeping standards.
• Support in covering driver holidays and absences.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety

Fast-paced delivery

Under pressure

Problem solving

Decision making

Team building

Communication skills

Time management

Driving licence

Education

IOSH Desirable

Job description

McQueens Dairies is seeking a Team Leader / Driver for the night shift in East Kilbride. This is a permanent contract at £17.02 per hour, with weekly pay and a 36-hour week on night shifts (10:00 pm – 07:30 am).

The role is based on site at the depot and is part of a fast paced delivery operation. You will oversee a pod of five drivers, provide coaching and support, and ensure driver behaviour, customer satisfaction and on-time deliveries.