We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Driver to join a busy wine distribution operation based in Thurrock. This is a hands-on role, combining team coordination, office-based responsibilities and multi-drop driving. The successful candidate will play an important part in ensuring the delivery operation starts smoothly each morning before heading out on a shorter delivery route themselves. The Role Starting at 05:30am, Monday to Friday, you will begin the day in the office, helping to coordinate the driving team and ensuring all deliveries are ready to go. Your responsibilities will include: * Ensuring all drivers have arrived and are ready to start on time. * Allocating daily routes and work to drivers. * Dealing with late or absent drivers and arranging suitable cover through agencies where required. * Completing and updating emails, handovers and other operational communications. * Liaising with the office and transport team to resolve any issues before drivers leave site. * Ensuring drivers have the correct information and paperwork for their deliveries. * Once the morning operation is organised, heading out on the road to complete your own shorter multi-drop delivery route. * Delivering wine and other products safely and professionally to customer sites. * Making deliveries to a variety of customers including hotel chains, restaurants, shops and other commercial customers. * Providing excellent customer service at every delivery. * Reporting any delivery, vehicle or customer issues to the appropriate team. About You We are looking for someone who has previous experience in a team leader, senior driver, transport office or similar operational role. The ideal candidate will have: * Previous experience in a team leader, supervisor or office/transport coordination role. * Professional driving experience, ideally within a multi-drop delivery environment. * The ability to manage drivers and allocate work effectively. * Confidence dealing with driver absences, lateness and last-minute changes. * A professional and reliable approach to customer service. * The ability to work independently and use your own initiative. * Good attention to detail and the ability to remain calm in a busy environment. * A flexible, hands-on attitude – this is a role that combines office and driving responsibilities. What We Offer £14.90 per hour Monday to Friday 05:30am start 8-12 hr shift ( Average 10 hr days ) Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate. Permanent salary is £31,000 + £3k worth of bonuses available. Interested? If you have previous experience leading a team or working within a transport/office environment and are looking for a role where you can combine leadership with hands-on driving, we would like to hear from you. Apply now to be considered for the Senior Driver position in Thurrock