Head Driver

ABOUT THE ROLE
An exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and rapidly expanding organisation based near Gatwick, to take the lead as the Head Driver to supervise the team of Drivers and ensure that the vehicles and orders are on the road for timely deliveries. The role will involve working Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday work.
Key Responsibilities:
* Monitor and ensure that all drivers are compliant and have valid driving licenses at all times.
* Supervising the team of drivers.
* Manage and utilise the tracking software.
* Ensure that vehicles are kept sanitised, clean and well kept.
* Willing to assist with other aspects of the business.
* Keep a travel log of drivers and where they have been driving to etc.
* Able to jump in and do whatever is needed to get the vans on the road.
* Managing employed staff every day and the agency drivers on our busy days.
* Need someone dynamic, up for anything and ready to help.
* Need to be fit and well and with the right attitude.
* Loading of vans, cleaning of vans and motivating staff.
Requirements & Skills:
* Knowledge, experience and understanding of the meat / butchery industry would be ideal
* Full clean UK driving license & own transport
* Ability to work under pressure
* Good organisational & time management skills
* Ability to motivate others
* Excellent communication skills
* Good leadership abilities
* Dynamic & critical thinker

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