Driver Supervisor

Contract type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Location: Barking

Hours per week: 45

Salary: £16.34

Summary of Vacancy:

Are you an experienced Driver Supervisor? Would you like to bring this experience to a company working for a greener UK?

When you join SUEZ, you get more than a brand-new role. Your work will help us deliver innovative and environmentally responsible solutions for water and waste management. You will get a chance to help us preserve and restore our planet’s natural capital for future generations. It’s a career that’s not only exciting but full of opportunities as well as professional and personal fulfilment.

About The Role:

You will be driving the company van and private fuel (you must declare private usage to HMRC). You can choose to just use the van for travel to and from work with no personal usage and pay less tax.

What will I be doing?

• Managing the Drivers pre-shift and at the start of the shift to ensure they commence their rounds safely and promptly whilst resolving any issues until normal office hours commence.
• Managing and investigating vehicle/personal incidents and any road traffic accidents.
• Investigating and resolving near miss/hazard reports.
• Weekly vehicle inspections/gate checks.
• Responsible for ensuring the downloading of VU and Drivers’ tacho cards and reviewing infringement reports with Drivers.
• Ensuring vehicles are presented for service on time and inspections (inc. LOLER) are completed as per company standards.
• Responsible for driver inductions and training, as well as delivering toolbox talks.
• Complete yearly driving and pre-employment driving assessments.
• Occasional cover for Driver sickness/absence as required (LGV licence is therefore essential).

What are the requirements?

• It is essential to have an LGV (CAT C) Licence and Driver CPC Card.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid First Aid Certificate (training can be provided for the successful candidate).
• IOSH qualification (training can be provided for the successful candidate).
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), including basic PC skills – Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Who We Are:

At SUEZ, the efficient and sustainable management of resources around the UK is at the heart of everything we do. Respect – acting ethically and with integrity – is one of our core values. We’re passionate about the environment and believe in protecting our world. With true team spirit, we can give our customers a standard of service that goes above and beyond and ensure that our local communities have access to essential water and waste services.

We thank our people for all they do with development opportunities, wide-ranging benefits, and rewards that reflect their hard work. In a friendly, supportive environment, you’ll be inspired to grow and play your part in creating a better future for all.

Closing Date: 14/04/2025

Once we have sufficient applicants, we withhold the right to close job vacancies early.