Depot Driver Team Leader

5 days ago

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Leader Online Ltd Full time
Job Description

**Job Title:** Depot Driver Team Leader - Logistics Expert

**Job Summary:** We are seeking an experienced Depot Driver Team Leader to lead our team of drivers and ensure the timely and safe transportation of goods. The successful candidate will have excellent leadership skills, a strong understanding of transportation regulations, and a commitment to safety.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Team Leadership:
    • Supervise and motivate a team of drivers to ensure they meet performance targets and objectives.
    • Induct, train, and perform 1-2-1's for your team to ensure process compliance support for the site.
    • Provide training and guidance to drivers to enhance their skills and performance.
    • Schedule shifts and routes to optimize efficiency and meet customer demands.
  • Operational Management:
    • Competently use reporting tools and IT software.
    • Submit regular reports to senior management, confirming achievement of KPI's.
    • Collaborate with driver agencies to ensure cover for all areas of daily runs.
    • Timesheet checks, verification, and completion. Absence, sickness, and holiday management for all staff.
    • Coordinate with Transport Planner to ensure timely pickups and deliveries.
    • Monitor driver performance and vehicle maintenance to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
    • Address any issues or concerns raised by drivers and provide timely resolutions.
    • Ensure products are packed safely and securely, so as not to be damaged in transit.
    • Manage returns and collections at the depot using bespoke computer systems.
  • Safety and Compliance:
    • Conduct all activities in a manner that promotes the Health and Safety of yourself and all colleagues.
    • Enforce safety protocols and ensure drivers adhere to all traffic laws and regulations.
    • Conduct regular inspections of vehicles to ensure they are in good working condition and compliant with safety standards.
    • Manage site compliance, complete vehicle checks, safety checks, and ensure all vehicles are safe.
    • Plan and schedule servicing in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
    • Repair vehicles in a timely and cost-effective manner.
    • Investigate and report any accidents or incidents involving company vehicles.
    • Ensure all daily deliveries are completed with exceptional OTIF control by ensuring accurate loading, unloading, and delivery and collection of all orders.
    • Ensure accurate checking and verification of all stock on all vehicles, report issues, and be the owner of the depot metrics.
    • Ensure all drivers are operating vehicles in line with all statutory and legislative regulations, including license checks.
    • Ensure all vehicles are kept safe, clean, and tidy, and no smoking takes place in the vehicles.
  • Company Objectives:
    • Ensure business and individual key performance indicators are met.
    • Provide KPI support on data entry on all agreed system sheets.
    • Contribute actively to achieving departmental service level and targets.
    • Cost control of the depot, ensuring allocation and ownership of all consumables and depot spending, including fuel consumption.
    • Identify potential risks, problems, or product defects and ensure they are reported immediately and resolved or highlighted as appropriate.
  • Customer Service:
    • Demonstrate exceptional driving standards and compliance at all times.
    • Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction by addressing customer enquiries and concerns in a professional manner.
    • Identify opportunities for service improvement and implement appropriate measures.
    • Ensure you and your team are well-presented, professional, courteous, and supportive to our customers at all times.
    • Participate actively in continuous process improvement projects, seek ways to develop and maximize customer service levels, and improve OTIF delivery and reduce depot costs.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a MHE operator.
  • 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 communications skills, both verbal and written.
  • Excellent computer skills and familiarity with transportation management systems.
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Benefits:

  • Subsidized Gym Membership
  • 22 Days Holiday per annum plus bank holidays
  • Length of Service - 1 extra day every 3 years.
  • Cycle2Work Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme, Access to Wellbeing Advice & Counselling
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Salary £36,000- £42,000

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