Lead Driver

We are currently seeking a professional and experienced Lead Driver to join our team. As a Lead Driver, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing our team of drivers to ensure safe and efficient transportation services. The successful candidate will have excellent leadership skills, a strong understanding of transportation regulations, and a proven track record in managing a team.,

• Organize and coordinate the daily dispatch of drivers, ensuring timely pickups and deliveries


• Train and mentor drivers, providing guidance on best practices and safety protocols


• Monitor driver performance, conducting regular evaluations and providing feedback for improvement


• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction


• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations regarding transportation and driver operations


• Investigate and resolve any customer complaints or issues related to transportation services


• Maintain accurate records of driver schedules, routes, and vehicle maintenance
  
  Minimum of 5 years of experience as a professional driver, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role


• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record


• Excellent knowledge of transportation regulations and best practices


• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team


• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment


• Detail-oriented and highly organized


• Ability to remain calm and composed in stressful situations


• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
  
  LloydsPharmacy Clinical Homecare are one of the most experienced providers of clinical homecare in the UK and have been supporting patients in this way since 1975. We provide care to more than 100,000 patients in their own home, at work, or in the community, ranging from straightforward delivery of medication to specialist nursing for complex conditions. We work in partnership with the NHS, pharmaceutical companies, and private medical insurers. Our range of treatments and conditions includes home parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, IV antibiotics, enzyme replacement therapy, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and much more.


We are defined by our ICARE values and we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity & inclusion, taking a person-centred approach to our interview process that is fair and free from both discrimination and bias. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our resourcing team.

We have a lot to offer to not only the 100,000 patients we support, but also to our valued employees. LloydsPharmacy Clinical Homecare has a wide range of exciting opportunities for passionate professionals across nursing, patient services, compounding, pharmacy and warehousing. These roles come with fantastic benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays


• Company bonus scheme


• Outstanding training & development programmes


• Up to £1200 refer a friend bonus


• Full support from our employee assistance programme including a health and well-being app


• Savings and discounts at multiple retailers through our rewards portal