Driver & Fleet Coordinator

Overview
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Driver \& Fleet Coordinator to oversee our logistics operations and manage our driving team. This role involves coordinating delivery schedules, supervising drivers, and ensuring efficient utilisation of resources. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, solid driving experience, and a good understanding of warehouse operations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic team while maintaining high standards of safety and service.

The Role

This is a hands-on role responsible for managing the full driver lifecycle - from recruitment and onboarding through to compliance, payments, and performance. You will work closely with operations to ensure routes are always covered and the driver workforce is running efficiently.

• Time 06:30am to 14:30pm

Key Responsibilities Driver Recruitment \& Planning

• Recruit drivers (van, 7.5t, HGV, agency \& owner drivers)
• Maintain a strong pipeline to meet daily operational demand
• Manage job adverts, agencies, and referrals

Onboarding \& Setup

• Handle full onboarding process for new drivers
• Verify all documentation (licence, CPC, right to work, insurance)
• Set drivers up on internal systems and ensure they are ready to start

Compliance \& Training

• Ensure all drivers meet UK compliance standards (DVLA, WTD, tachograph, CPC)
• Maintain accurate driver records and compliance logs
• Deliver onboarding training and refresher guidance where required

Driver Payments

• Manage weekly driver payments
• Check routes, hours, and completed jobs before processing
• Resolve payment queries efficiently

Performance Management

• Monitor driver performance and service levels
• Address issues quickly and maintain high standards
• Build strong relationships to improve driver retention

Requirements

• Experience in logistics, transport, or driver recruitment
• Strong organisational and admin skills
• Confident communicator with good problem-solving ability
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail

Desirable

• Knowledge of UK driver regulations (WTD, tachograph, CPC)
• Experience with transport systems (TMS, Samsara or similar)
• Experience managing driver payroll or payments
• CIPD level 3 or 5 qualification

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who takes ownership and gets things done
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently
• Strong attention to detail with a commercial mindset

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary + performance bonus
• Opportunity to grow with a scaling business
• Real responsibility and ownership of different key function
• Supportive and fast-paced working environment

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £32,000.00-£37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• Can you briefly describe your experience managing or recruiting drivers (e.g. van, 7.5t, HGV, agency or owner drivers)? What volumes have you managed?
• What checks would you carry out before onboarding a driver to ensure they are fully compliant to work in the UK?
• If you had an urgent same-day route with no driver assigned and limited availability, how would you approach finding cover?
• Have you ever been responsible for checking or processing driver payments? How do you ensure accuracy before payments are made?
• This role requires working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Can you give an example of when you had to take full ownership of a task or function and deliver results?
• We operates a 24/7 logistics operation. Are you comfortable occasionally being contacted outside of standard working hours if operational support is required?
• Where do you live?

Work Location: In person