Washroom Driver Team Leader

PHS Group Ltd.; Taunton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hygiene services provider is seeking a Driver Team Leader to oversee operations and mentor a team of drivers. The role includes implementing ongoing training, managing day-to-day operations, and ensuring service excellence. The successful candidate will have a strong background in team leadership and excellent driving skills, with fulfilling responsibilities and competitive benefits.

Benefits

23 days annual holiday + bank holidays

Great career development opportunities

Pension

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Life assurance

Discount on household consumables

Qualifications

• Previous training/coaching experience desirable.
• Full UK manual driving license for a minimum of 12 months.
• Able to work effectively with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Guide and mentor a team of driver colleagues.
• Implement training for team on best practices.
• Manage daily operations and resolve issues.
• Support recruitment and conduct induction training.

Skills

Excellent Service Delivery

Driving skills

Team leadership

Resilience

Education

Full UK manual Driving License

Job description

Driver Team Leader- Hygiene Operations

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.

Here's what you get with phs….

• A salary of£25,820 + OTE £2,500
• 23 days annual holiday + bank holidays
• Great career development opportunities
• A range of other benefits such aspension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, life assurance, discount on household consumables and variety of retailers

The job …

• Experienced 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.
• To respond to urgent customer requests as directed by the scheduling team or management team. This 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.
• Feedback on performance including knowledge attitude and skill to individuals and management.

Essential requirement…

• Previous training/coaching experience desirable
• Excellent Service Delivery and Driving skills.
• Able to work effectively with Managers, Drivers, HR, L&D and Health and Safety Teams
• To abide by and communicate/demonstrate Health and Safety regulations and COSHH, including always wearing appropriate protective clothing.
• Demonstrates resilience and ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Full UK manual Driving Licensefor 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 service, itsmandatorydrivers are to have vaccinations against Hepatitis B, tetanus/polio

Apply today, with your cv, and please feel free to review our websitewww.phs.co.ukfor further information.

phs Group was founded in 1963 and are the leading provider for Hygiene Services in the UK, Spain and Ireland. We have over 120,000 customers across 300,000 locations incorporating numerous businesses during 62 years of business.

At phs, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.