Distribution 24/7 Team Lead

Distribution 24/7 Team Lead

Location: Hull
Salary: £13.62
Duration: 3 Months
Hours: 4 days per week / 12-hour shifts. On rotation - Day shift: 6am-6pm, Night shift: 6pm-6am. Potential for overtime

Our client is seeking a Distribution 24/7 Team Lead to oversee and support the daily activities of a driver team at their Hull-based terminal. The role involves supervising logistics operations, ensuring compliance with transport regulations, and providing out-of-hours support to terminals across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of local drivers
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, tachograph legislation, and vehicle maintenance requirements
• Plan and manage driver holidays, ensuring adequate resource cover
• Coordinate driver training, including CPC, ADR, and HGV refreshers
• Coach drivers to improve performance and efficiency
• Provide support during disciplinary processes and take notes in hearings
• Respond to driver issues and emergencies, including vehicle incidents
• Deliver shift-end reports and feedback to management
• Support out-of-hours driver queries across UK locations
• Monitor and debrief driver infringements and analyse system alerts
• Manage feedback from observation reports, customer complaints, and operational reviews
• Participate in local industrial relations discussions and safety audits

Key Experience & Skills

• Experience in distribution/logistics operations
• Knowledge of UK transport legislation
• Proven supervisory or team leadership experience
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
• Transport Manager CPC qualification (preferred)
• Driver CPC and ADR licence (preferred but not essential)

Due to the large volume of applications we receive for each position we will only be able to respond to applications received with the relevant
skills. Should you not hear from us within a week, unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
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Consultant - Charlie Shepherd