Senior HGV Driver & Transport Ops Lead

Matthew Clark Ltd; Truro; In loco; GBP 30.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Matthew Clark Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior HGV Driver to join our logistics team in the UK. The role mixes depot support with on-the-road deliveries, aiming for safe, on-time operations and strong customer communication.

You'll manage multi-drop runs, ensure vehicles are ready to depart with PPE and training, and step in to cover shortages while maintaining high safety standards and problem-solving when issues arise.

Competenze

• Class 1 HGV licence (UK) required.
• Experience in a fast-paced transport environment.
• Safe loading/unloading experience preferred.
• Able to work 50/50 depot and road shifts.

Mansioni

• Ensure crews and vehicles are ready to leave the depot on time and in full, with the correct PPE and appropriate training in place.
• Supporting daily transport planning, including managing absence, arranging agency cover and making changes to vehicles or delivery drops when required.
• Completing multi-drop deliveries across a range of vehicles and stepping in as a driver or mate when additional support is needed.
• Carrying out drop risk assessments and making sure drivers complete their daily vehicle and equipment checks.
• Supporting safe loading, unloading and delivery of stock, while maintaining high standards of Health & Safety.
• Acting as a key communication point between drivers, mates, Sales and Customer Care, particularly where delivery issues or failures arise.
• Supporting the wider transport operation, including vehicle maintenance requirements, courier arrangements, return-to-work interviews and covering the Assistant Transport Controller during periods of holiday or sickness.

Conoscenze

Driving experience

Multi-drop deliveries

Team support

Customer focus

Problem solving

Local knowledge

Basic IT skills

Strumenti

Excel

Word

JDE

Descrizione del lavoro

Matthew Clark Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior HGV Driver to join our logistics team in the UK. The role mixes depot support with on-the-road deliveries, aiming for safe, on-time operations and strong customer communication.

You'll manage multi-drop runs, ensure vehicles are ready to depart with PPE and training, and step in to cover shortages while maintaining high safety standards and problem-solving when issues arise.