Washroom Driver Team Leader

phs Group; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in hygiene services is seeking a Driver Team Leader in Exeter. This role is pivotal in managing a team of drivers, ensuring high service levels and productivity, conducting training, and supporting recruitment. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are provided, including generous holiday entitlement and additional perks.

Benefits

23 days annual holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Life assurance

Discounts on household consumables and retailers

Qualifications

• Full UK manual Driving License for a minimum of 12 months.
• Able to meet the requirements of an enhanced DBS check.
• Vaccinated against Hepatitis B, tetanus, and polio.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of drivers, ensuring high performance.
• Implement training for new products and best practices.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and resolve issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Resilience

Job description

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Driver Team Leader role plays a pivotal role within the hygiene operation, responsible for guiding a team of colleagues to achieve their regions' collective goals and service levels. They serve as a bridge between frontline colleagues and depot management, ensuring effective communication and implementation of company strategies and objectives.

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Here's what you get with phs…

• A salary of £25,820 + OTE £2,500
• 23 days annual holiday + bank holidays
• A range of other benefits such as pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, life assurance, discounts on household consumables, and a variety of retailers

The job …

• Experience in leading a small team of driver colleagues, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure high levels of performance and productivity.
• Implement ongoing training initiatives to keep team members updated on new products, customer requirements, best practices, and company policies.
• Take ownership of the team's area, overseeing day-to-day operations, resolving issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the recruitment of new drivers, including sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, completing observation days, and onboarding new team members.
• Respond to urgent customer requests as directed by the scheduling team or management, which may sometimes involve working extra hours.
• Conduct comprehensive induction training for new team members, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in their roles.
• Provide feedback on performance, including knowledge, attitude, and skills, to individuals and management.
• Demonstrate excellent service delivery and driving skills.
• Work effectively with managers, drivers, HR, L&D, and health and safety teams.
• Abide by and demonstrate health and safety regulations and COSHH, including always wearing appropriate protective clothing.
• Show resilience and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Full UK manual Driving License for a minimum of 12 months (subject to insurance requirements), with a maximum of 6 points.
• The successful candidate will need to meet the requirements of an enhanced DBS check.
• Due to the nature of waste we handle and the customers we serve, drivers are required to have vaccinations against Hepatitis B, tetanus, and polio.

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Created on 17/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom