Bluestones are looking for a Deputy Team Leader to get started for our client in Slough This role will be a mixture of Team Leader and Van Driving role Reporting to the Depot Team Leader or Transport Manager, you will support the day-to-day running of the depot, deputising in the Team Leaders absence, while also operating company delivery vehicles (Category B). You will lead by example on the road and in the depot, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient delivery operations alongside excellent customer service £15.25 per hour Monday to Friday 5am starts Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Depot Operations ? Support the Depot Team Leader in supervising, motivating, and supporting a team of drivers to meet performance targets and service levels. ? Act as deputy during periods of absence, ensuring continuity of depot operations. ? Assist with daily planning of routes, workloads, and schedules to optimise efficiency and meet customer demand. ? Support morning vehicle loading and driver briefings, ensuring routes and priorities are clearly communicated. ? Be responsible for closing checks where required, ensuring vehicles, paperwork, and depot activities are completed. ? Support monitoring of driver standards, compliance, and vehicle condition. ? Assist with managing returns, collections, and depot-based movements in line with company systems and SOPs. Driving & Delivery (Delivery Vehicles) ? Operate company delivery vehicles (vans) to transport goods safely and efficiently to customer locations. ? Follow planned routes and delivery schedules, adapting where required to meet operational needs. ? Load, secure, unload, and deliver goods accurately and safely, ensuring OTIF (On Time In Full) delivery. ? Lead by example with driving standards, professionalism, and customer interaction. ? Use navigation systems and driving apps to optimise routes