Driver Debriefer in Peterborough

Do you want to join a vibrant and thriving team and given endless opportunities to develop your skills? Do you want to establish a successful career with a market leader in the import and export sector? If so, our Driver Debriefer role is the job for you! Here at Langdons, we have an amazing opportunity for a Driver Debriefer to join the team based in Peterborough. You will be working on a full‑time, permanent basis, 4 On 4 Off day shift and in return you will receive a highly competitive salary of £35,062.74 per annum plus excellent company benefits.

The Driver Debriefer role is a fantastic opportunity to ensure all returning drivers and their vehicles are fully checked in, allocated and all relevant records are reviewed and maintained.

About us: Whether it’s fresh consignments or frozen goods, we have it covered! Langdons can deliver to almost any location in the UK or Ireland within 24 hours. We have 9 depots and over 375 lorries carrying chilled and frozen food all over the country. We’re the only company providing a 24‑hour service of this kind, and we are very good at it. Langdons are proud to be an equal‑opportunities employer, treating all applicants equitably and ensuring all recruitment is based on merit. We particularly welcome applications from Women, LGBT+, and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic applicants.

What’s in it for you?

• Annual pay review
• Company sick pay
• Long Service Bonus Payments
• Free in‑house job specific training and development
• Opportunity for career relevant apprenticeships
• Free onsite parking
• Free eye tests up to £25
• Free tea/coffee/milk
• Office/Warehouse to wheels scheme
• Relaxed working environment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Discount Scheme

What you’ll be doing as our Driver Debriefer:

• Receive all collection and delivery paperwork from returning drivers and ensure it is fully completed and correct, updating relevant staff with progress reports where necessary.
• Assist drivers with downloading tacho records and identifying any discrepancies or omissions, referring to the Transport Manager where necessary to ensure relevant follow‑up action is taken.
• Work closely with Transport Operation staff to identify and plan for relevant resources to be redeployed on an ongoing basis.
• Identify any barriers to plans and take appropriate action to ensure adequate resources are in place and any issues relating to collection, transportation and delivery of goods are addressed.
• Work closely with workshop colleagues to ensure resource requirements and service schedules are identified and met.
• Provide cover for the Customer Service and Transport Teams where required.

General responsibilities:

• Promote company values and code of conduct in all that you do and to others you come into contact with.
• Adhere to company rules, policies, procedures consistently and encourage others to do the same.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of legislation impacting on your role where required.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records and ensure that confidentiality is applied where appropriate.

Qualifications and experience:

• Qualified to Level 2 Supply Chain Operator or equivalent.
• Experience of working in a team‑based office environment, preferably in a customer‑facing role.
• IT literate in Microsoft Office packages and have the ability to compile, analyse and interpret relevant data.
• Extensive knowledge and application of transport regulations and health and safety procedures.

Skills:

• Ability to use initiative and to be so organised that key tasks can be completed fully and on time.
• Ability to work to fluid targets and deadlines.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven arithmetic skills.
• Enjoy working within a team.

Full training would be given and to us the right attitude and approach is far more important than having all of these skills and experience. If this role sounds like the right fit for you, apply today to become our new Driver Debriefer.