Lyreco Group
DC Team Leader
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Team Leader
Location – Atherton
Salary – £34,000.88 per annum
Hours of Work – Monday to Friday
Lyreco are the market leader in Workplace Solutions and specialise in providing workplace solutions to businesses globally, across a variety of sectors.
We have a rare opportunity to become available to join our team as a Distribution Team Leader at our Regional Distribution Centre in Atherton.
About the Role
Reporting to the Regional Distribution Centre Manager, the Team Leader position is responsible for assisting in the daily operational management of drivers.
Responsibilities
As a Distribution Team Leader your responsibilities are:
- Support the RDC Manager to manage a team of Delivery Drivers, providing relief cover for holidays, sickness and training when needed.
- Fully flexible, occasionally travel to other depots, Edinburgh and Aberdeen.
- To load and unload truckers where applicable to deliver orders, which may be furniture or General Office Products, to the customer and maintain a high level of customer service.
- Assist in the unloading / breakdown of pallets and the sortation of goods into route order as required.
- To assist with random vehicle checks making sure that items loaded are correct.
- Undertake weekly vehicle checks for damage, wear, and tear. Report any mechanical faults, GV9 offences or accidents at the earliest opportunity.
- Be involved in recruiting new staff members.
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Requirements
The ideal Distribution Team Leader will:
- Basic knowledge of Highway Code and regulations relating to the operation of delivery vehicles.
- Basic working knowledge of tachographs and EU regulations relating to the working time directive.
- Good supervisory and communication skills.
- Ability to schedule, plan and meet deadlines.
- This job role requires regular contact with the company’s customer base so excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Must have C1 license, CPC & Tacho card must be in date.
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Lyreco Benefits
Lyreco is a great place to work. We believe in fostering a culture that values our people and inspires each of us to be the best we can be. If you want to join a company that is packed with great energy, fun, and a place where you can accelerate your career, then Lyreco is the right place for you!
- 23 days holiday + BH
- Company Pension
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Eye care vouchers
As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes our staff, customers, suppliers and our local community. We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment.
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