Lead Van Driver

Lead Van Driver – Full-Time Opportunity – Waltham Abbey – £35,000 per year – Permanet contract \\n \\nCentric Talent is currently seeking a Lead Van Driver for our esteemed client located in Waltham Abbey, a prominent provider of bathroom, kitchen, and plumbing supplies to retailers across the UK.\\n \\nWe are looking for a reliable and experienced Lead Driver to become part of our client Transport team. This position requires an individual with exceptional communication abilities, a proactive mindset, and the capacity to set a positive example. \\n\\nYour duties will include managing multi-drop deliveries, supervising the early-morning dispatch process, ensuring timely departures for drivers, and assisting the Transport Manager with daily operations.\\n \\nIf you are a motivated team player with experience driving 3.5-tonne vehicles and coordinating logistics in a dynamic environment, we would like to hear from you.\\n \\nKey Attributes \\n\\n- Strong experience in 3.5-tonne multi-drop delivery within the London Area \\n- Excellent oral and written communication skills \\n- A dependable team player with a proactive approach\\n- Capable of leading others and maintaining composure under pressure\\n- Flexible regarding route modifications and geographical areas\\n \\nPrimary Responsibilities:\\n \\nDriving & Deliveries\\n- Execute daily multi-drop deliveries to customers within scheduled timeframes\\n- Conduct pre-departure vehicle inspections following company protocols\\n- Load and unload delivery trucks, including heavy items\\n- Maintain accurate Proof of Delivery (POD) records using a PDA or manual methods\\n- Communicate with route planners and line managers as required\\n- Clean and refuel vehicles, completing end-of-day inspections and reports\\n- Report any vehicle damage, missing items, or accidents immediately\\n \\nLead Driver Duties\\n- Print loading lists for drivers and ensure accessibility\\n- Monitor absences or lateness via office communication and take necessary actions (e.g., reassign drivers or escalate concerns)\\n- Print collection notes for all delivery routes\\n- Conduct handover discussions with the Night Supervisor to confirm order readiness and address any issues\\n- Supervise driver check-ins and follow up on any delays or absences\\n- Oversee loading processes to minimize delays and ensure proper van order\\n- Document precise departure times for each driver (official dispatch log)\\n\\nSkills and Expereince \\n\\n- Valid UK driving license with no more than 6 points for minor offenses\\n- Proven experience in 3.5-tonne multi-drop delivery driving\\n- Ability to safely lift and manage heavy items\\n- Experience with PDA or similar delivery tracking systems\\n- Capacity to meet delivery targets in high-pressure situations\\n \\nHours & Pay  \\n- Monday to Friday with a 5:00 AM start, 50 hours per week\\n- 23 days of annual leave, increasing to 25 days after 3 years\\n- Annual salary of £35,000, paid monthly on the last day of each month