Team Lead/ Senior Driver

Lyreco Group; Hampton Lovett; Sur place; GBP 31 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

31 days holiday

Pension & Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye care vouchers

Volunteer days

Career development

Referral Scheme

Long Service Awards

Sports & Social Club

Résumé du poste

Lyreco Group in Droitwich is seeking a Distribution Team Leader to oversee a small team of Delivery Drivers, provide relief cover for holidays and sickness, and ensure orders are loaded, delivered and serviced to a high standard.

The ideal candidate will apply basic knowledge of the Highway Code and tachographs, demonstrate strong supervisory and communication skills, and have the ability to schedule and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Highway Code and regulations relating to the operation of delivery vehicles.
• Basic working knowledge of tachographs and EU regulations relating to the working time directive.
• Good supervisory and communication skills.
• Ability to schedule, plan and meet deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Support the RDC Manager to manage a team of Delivery Drivers, providing relief cover for holidays, sickness and training when needed.
• To load and unload truckers where applicable to deliver orders, which may be furniture or General Office Products, to the customer and maintain a high level of customer service.
• Assist in the unloading / breakdown of pallets and the sortation of goods into route order as required.
• To assist with random vehicle checks making sure that items loaded are correct.
• Undertake weekly vehicle checks for damage, wear, and tear. Report any mechanical faults, GV9 offences or accidents at the earliest opportunity.
• Be involved in recruiting new staff members.

Connaissances

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Scheduling & planning

Outils

Tachographs

Description du poste

Contract: Permanent

Location – Droitwich

Salary – £34,000 per annum

Hours of Work – Monday to Friday

Responsibilities

• Support the RDC Manager to manage a team of Delivery Drivers, providing relief cover for holidays, sickness and training when needed.
• To load and unload truckers where applicable to deliver orders, which may be furniture or General Office Products, to the customer and maintain a high level of customer service.
• Assist in the unloading / breakdown of pallets and the sortation of goods into route order as required.
• To assist with random vehicle checks making sure that items loaded are correct.
• Undertake weekly vehicle checks for damage, wear, and tear. Report any mechanical faults, GV9 offences or accidents at the earliest opportunity.
• Be involved in recruiting new staff members.

The ideal Distribution Team Leader will:

• Basic knowledge of Highway Code and regulations relating to the operation of delivery vehicles
• Basic working knowledge of tachographs and EU regulations relating to the working time directive.
• Good supervisory and communication skills
• Ability to schedule, plan and meet deadlines.
• This job role requires regular contact with the company’s customer base so excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are essential.

What you'll get

• 31 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension & Life Assurance Scheme.
• Opportunity to participate in the Cycle to Work Scheme, access retail vouchers and eye care vouchers.
• 2 fully paid community volunteering days each year.
• Grow Our Own Talent Programme – promoting internal career development.
• Referral Scheme.
• Long Service Awards – to celebrate your career milestones.
• Opportunity for career break – after 3 yrs of service
• Sports & Social Club – access to discounted trips and excursions.
• All Work to Company Values: Passion, Respect, Agility, Excellence.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. That includes our staff, customers, suppliers, and our local community. We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment. Lyreco prides itself on being an inclusive employer. We value and celebrate equality in opportunities, and we welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of our communities.

Agency CV’s will not be accepted.