Senior 7.5T Driver & Transport Coordinator

Watts Farms Fresh Produce Holdings Ltd; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

Friend referrals

Staff discount

Long service awards

Training opportunities

Onsite canteen

Job summary

Watts Farms is seeking an experienced Senior 7.5T Driver to help run the day-to-day transport operations. You will supervise drivers, coordinate routes and ensure safety, compliance and timely deliveries across Kent, London and surrounding areas.

The role is full-time and permanent, with a 3am Tuesday–Saturday start and some flexibility required. You will work closely with colleagues to maintain a high-quality, reliable service for customers.

Qualifications

• Full Driving licence is essential.
• C1 Licence, CPC, and Tacho Card.
• Previous 7.5 tonne driving experience.
• Good understanding of drivers’ hours and the Working Time Directive.
• Fitness to work and drive safely.
• Good numeracy, literacy and communication skills.
• Confidence working with customers, drivers and office-based colleagues.
• Basic food hygiene knowledge.
• IT literacy, including intermediate-level Word and Excel.
• Organised, practical and calm approach to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Complete delivery routes, collections and cover as required.
• Support daily deployment of drivers, including sickness and route changes.
• Check driver paperwork, defect sheets, timesheets, delivery notes, invoices and fuel receipts.
• Monitor drivers’ hours, tachograph information and Working Time Directive compliance.
• Coordinate vehicle checks and repairs with the Transport Manager for quotes.
• Work with Customer Services, drivers and customers to resolve delivery issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate customer delivery information and brief drivers on routes.
• Support driver communication, scheduling, incident reporting and recruitment processes.
• Promote safe working practices and PPE compliance.

Skills

Driving licence

C1 licence

CPC

Tacho Card

7.5t driving experience

Drivers’ hours

Working Time Directive

Fitness to work

Numeracy & literacy

Communication skills

Customer handling

Office-based collaboration

Food hygiene knowledge

IT literacy (Word & Excel)

Organised & calm

Job description

Watts Farms is seeking an experienced Senior 7.5T Driver to help run the day-to-day transport operations. You will supervise drivers, coordinate routes and ensure safety, compliance and timely deliveries across Kent, London and surrounding areas.

The role is full-time and permanent, with a 3am Tuesday–Saturday start and some flexibility required. You will work closely with colleagues to maintain a high-quality, reliable service for customers.