Contract : Full time
Deputy Deport Driver Team Leader
The Best Connection are currently recruiting a Team Leader to support the logistical operations of a local business and their rapid expansion plans. This is an exciting opportunity as a Team Leader you will report to the Depot Team leader and Transport Manager, competent in leading a team of drivers.
The role Includes:
* Supporting the Depot Team Leader, supervising and motivating a team of drivers to ensure they meet performance targets and objectives
* Support with the scheduling shifts and routes to optimise efficiency and meet customer demands
* Collaborating with driver agencies to ensure cover for all areas of daily runs, including timesheet checks
* Coordinating with the Transport Planner to ensure timely pickups and deliveries
* Supporting the Depot Driver Team Leader to monitor driver performance and vehicles maintenance to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations
* Assisting managing returns and collections at the depot, ensuring products are packed safely and securely
* Investigating and reporting any accidents or incidents involving company vehicles
* Ensuring all daily deliveries are completed exceptional on time in full
* Lifting, moving, loading, unloading, protecting, wrapping and managing all products and equipment safely
* Providing KPI support on date entry on all agreed system sheets.
The candidate:
* Competent using reporting tolls such as Google sheets and an understanding of systems such as Optimoroute, Fleetloc8, Checksafe and Brightpearl would be an advantage.
* Be able to demonstrate exceptional driving standards and compliance, whilst also being courteous and supportive to all customers
* Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in the transport or logistics industry
* Strong knowledge of transport regulations and safety standards
* Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
* Valid drivers licence with a clean driving record
* FLT Licence would be an advantage
Hours of work:
* Monday to Friday
* 8:00am till 16:00pm
Pay Rates:
* £14.00 per hour
Benefits of working for The Best Connection include:
* On-going assignments
* Weekly pay
* Holiday entitlement
* Personal accident insurance
* On-line payslips
* Pension provision
* Perks to work scheme
Suitable candidates will be invited to register online via our digital on-boarding system
Benefits
* Hourly rate as above (not age dependent)
* 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
* Canteen
* Ongoing Assignment
* Overtime Available
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
middlesbrough@thebestconnection.co.uk