PHS Group Limited
Driver Team Leader
Driver Team Leader at PHS Group Limited, based in Exeter, South West England, paying £26,639 - £29,139 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £26,639 - £29,139 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Exeter, South West England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Driving & Logistics
- DBS check
19% below the typical rate for driving & logistics
Reference 57504015
About the role
Location: Exeter
Salary including bonus: £29,139.00
Driver Team Leader role plays a pivotal role within the hygiene operation, responsible for guiding a team of colleagues to achieve their regions collective goals and service levels. They serve as a bridge between frontline colleagues and depot management ensuring effective communication and implementation of company strategies and objectives.
Here's what you get with phs….
- A base salary of £26,639 + £2,500 bonus
- 23 days annual holiday + bank holidays
- Great career development opportunities
- A range of other benefits such as pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, life assurance, discount on household consumables and variety of retailers
- Experienced in leading a small team of driver colleagues, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure high levels of performance and productivity.
- Implement ongoing training initiatives to keep team members updated on new products, customer requirements, best practices, and company policies.
- Take ownership of the team's area, overseeing day-to-day operations, resolving issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support the recruitment of new drivers, including sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, completing observation days, and onboarding new team members.
- To respond to urgent customer requests as directed by the scheduling team or management team.This may sometimes involve working extra hours.
- Conduct comprehensive induction training for new team members, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in their roles.
- Feedback on performance including knowledge attitude and skill to individuals and management.
- Previous training/coaching experience desirable
- Excellent Service Delivery and Driving skills.
- Able to work effectively with Managers, Drivers, HR, L&D and Health and Safety Teams
- To abide by and communicate/demonstrate Health and Safety regulations and COSHH, including always wearing appropriate protective clothing.
- Demonstrates resilience and ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Full UK manual Driving License for a minimum of 12 months (Subject to insurance requirements), with a maximum of 6 points.
- The successful candidate will need to meet the requirements of an enhanced DBS check.
- Due to the nature of waste we handle and the customers we service, its mandatory drivers are to have vaccinations against Hepatitis B, tetanus/polio
Reference: 57504015 · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 10 Dec 2026 · Listed via PHS Group Limited
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