Senior Driver

Clean Linen Services; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

CPC funding

Medical funding

Recommend a Friend Bonus

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Clean Linen Services in Nottingham is seeking a Senior Driver to support our transport team at Fairham Business Park. You will be responsible for safe multi-drop deliveries, mentoring junior drivers, and helping maintain high safety and KPI standards.

We offer £17.97 per hour, paid weekly, plus ongoing CPC and medical funding, a pension scheme, life assurance, a Recommend a Friend bonus, and opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Valid Category C driving licence with Category C+E preferred.
• Experience in multi-drop transport operations.
• Strong communication skills with customers and colleagues.
• Knowledge of Driver Hours Regulations and tachograph rules.
• Experience coaching/mentoring drivers.

Responsibilities

• Safely load, transport, and unload goods following company procedures.
• Meet service levels for delivery and collection schedules.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and report defects.
• Provide driver induction training and ongoing coaching to improve safety and performance.
• Support Transport Team Leader with KPI reporting and leadership duties.

Skills

Category C licence

Driver compliance knowledge

Multi-drop transport experience

Coaching drivers

Leadership support

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

• Location Foresters Avenue,Fairham,Nottingham, NG11 2AF,United Kingdom
• Job Category 6 - Transport
• Employee Type Full Time - Permanent
• Manage Others Yes

Contact information

• Contact Name Recruitment Manager
• Contact Phone [phone]
• Contact Email [e-mail]

Description

Nottingham - Fairham Business Park NG11

Senior Driver

£17.97 per hour, paid weekly, plus ongoing funding of your CPC and medical, Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, Recommend a Friend Bonus Scheme and opportunities for training and development.

Following our move to our purpose-built premises in the Summer, we are ramping up our Transport Team and we are looking for 3 experienced and motivatedSenior Drivers to join our transport operation. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional driver who not only excels behind the wheel but is also passionate about developing others, maintaining high safety standards, and supporting the wider transport team.

As a Senior Driver, you will play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant transport operations while acting as a mentor and role model for fellow drivers. You will also support the Transport Team Leader and provide operational leadership when required.

What You'll Be Doing

• Safely load, transport, and unload goods in accordance with company procedures.
• Operate company vehicles safely, legally, and efficiently while achieving operational KPI targets.
• Complete assigned delivery and collection schedules to agreed service levels.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and promptly report any defects.
• Maintain full compliance with Driver Hours Regulations, Working Time Directive requirements, and tachograph legislation.
• Complete and submit all transport documentation accurately and on time.

Driver Development and Support

• Deliver practical driver induction training for new starters.
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and support to drivers to improve safety, customer service, fuel efficiency, and performance.
• Assess driver candidates as part of the recruitment and selection process.
• Act as a senior point of contact for drivers during shifts.

Leadership Support

Supporting the Transport Team Leader as required, including:

• Monitoring and supporting transport KPI performance.
• Assisting with monthly KPI reporting and data collation.
• Ensuring driver debriefs are completed accurately and signed off.
• Supporting legal compliance activities, including tachograph records, maintenance schedules, and incident investigations.
• Providing leadership cover during periods of absence, leave, or increased operational demand.

What We're Looking For

• Valid driving licence appropriate for the role, with a minimum Category C licence (Category C+E preferred).
• Strong communication skills and confidence interacting with customers and colleagues.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a physically demanding environment, including loading and unloading vehicles.
• Excellent understanding of driver compliance requirements, including Driver Hours and Working Time regulations.
• Experience within multi-drop transport operations.
• Previous experience coaching, mentoring, or training drivers.
• Experience supporting transport supervisors or team leaders.
• A strong understanding of transport KPIs and operational performance measures.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Professional, safety-focused, and customer-oriented.
• Calm and effective under pressure.
• Strong team player with a flexible approach.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Safe and fuel-efficient driving techniques.
• Good route planning, navigation, and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to compliance.

Summary

If you're a skilled professional driver looking to take the next step in your career and make a real impact on transport performance and driver development, we'd love to hear from you.