Senior Driver

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Driver to join a busy wine distribution operation based in Thurrock.

This is a hands-on role, combining team coordination, office-based responsibilities and multi-drop driving. The successful candidate will play an important part in ensuring the delivery operation starts smoothly each morning before heading out on a shorter delivery route themselves.

The Role

Starting at 05:30am, Monday to Friday, you will begin the day in the office, helping to coordinate the driving team and ensuring all deliveries are ready to go.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Ensuring all drivers have arrived and are ready to start on time.

* Allocating daily routes and work to drivers.

* Dealing with late or absent drivers and arranging suitable cover through agencies where required.

* Completing and updating emails, handovers and other operational communications.

* Liaising with the office and transport team to resolve any issues before drivers leave site.

* Ensuring drivers have the correct information and paperwork for their deliveries.

* Once the morning operation is organised, heading out on the road to complete your own shorter multi-drop delivery route.

* Delivering wine and other products safely and professionally to customer sites.

* Making deliveries to a variety of customers including hotel chains, restaurants, shops and other commercial customers.

* Providing excellent customer service at every delivery.

* Reporting any delivery, vehicle or customer issues to the appropriate team.

About You

We are looking for someone who has previous experience in a team leader, senior driver, transport office or similar operational role.

The ideal candidate will have:

* Previous experience in a team leader, supervisor or office/transport coordination role.

* Professional driving experience, ideally within a multi-drop delivery environment.

* The ability to manage drivers and allocate work effectively.

* Confidence dealing with driver absences, lateness and last-minute changes.

* A professional and reliable approach to customer service.

* The ability to work independently and use your own initiative.

* Good attention to detail and the ability to remain calm in a busy environment.

* A flexible, hands-on attitude – this is a role that combines office and driving responsibilities.

What We Offer

£14.90 per hour

Monday to Friday

05:30am start 8-12 hr shift ( Average 10 hr days )

Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate.

Permanent salary is £31,000 + £3k worth of bonuses available.

Interested?

If you have previous experience leading a team or working within a transport/office environment and are looking for a role where you can combine leadership with hands-on driving, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered for the Senior Driver position in Thurrock
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed