Job Overview
As a self-employed, experienced Lead Driver, you will play a crucial role in our logistics operations, ensuring timely and safe deliveries to our valued customers. The Lead Driver will play a key role in supporting day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth morning load-out, providing on-road assistance, and acting as the go-to person for drivers throughout their shifts. Potential to earn up to £918 - £1008 per week working between 1 to 6 days a week. Experienced driving both manual and automatic vans, the successful candidate will be expected to work weekends and be responsible for ensuring that goods are transported in a safe and timely manner to various locations whilst following set delivery processes.
What we offer:
* New Sprinter Vans
* No excessive van rental or insurance costs
* £153 - £168 PER DAY + BONUSES
* 0 fuel costs to you as a driver
* Routes available 7 days a week - flexible working days, that work around you
* Uniform provided – Jackets, Trousers, Shorts, Long & Short Sleeve polos, Hats and HiViz
* Pre-planned daily local routes - Just load and go
* Weekly payments
* Fully Paid training provided
* An excellent opportunity to be part of our friendly and professional team in Basildon
* Daily and weekly Incentives for the top performing drivers
* This position is for independent / self-employed contractors only -* this is not an employment offer*
Responsibilities
* Assist with morning loadout, ensuring vans and drivers are ready for timely departures.
* Provide daily on-road support to drivers, assisting with route challenges, breakdowns, or delivery issues.
* Act as the first point of contact for drivers and management during shifts when needed.
* Support the fleet operation by carrying out basic vehicle checks, reporting defects.
* Assist in the training and mentoring of new drivers, leading
* Support management with operational reporting as required.
What is required to be part of our team?
* Ability to pass a basic criminal background check
* Ability to work 9-hour shifts and flexible to work any day throughout the week (this would include at least 1 day on the weekend) and maintain flexibility with scheduling
* Full UK or EU Driving License for a minimum of 1 year
* Proven multi-drop delivery driving experience, ideally within high-volume environments.
* Previous fleet management or lead driver experience preferred.
* Comfortable driving both Manual and Automatic vans
* No more than 3 points
* Valid Right to Work in the UK
* Physically capable of handling delivery demands up to 23 kg
* Clean criminal record and no driving disqualification within the past 36 months
* Over the age of 21
*Before you apply, please make sure that you do not have any of the following endorsement codes on your driving license*:
1. You do not have any of the following endorsement codes on your UK driving license? (UT, DR, DG, DD, BA, IN, AC, CD, LC30-50, MS50-90, MR, or TT)
2. You do not have current criminal convictions that are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974?
3. You have not been disqualified from driving in the past 36 months?
4. You do not have more than 6 points on your driver's license?
LUQS Ltd Supports Equal Opportunities
Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 1 day
Pay: £153.00-£168.00 per day
Benefits:
* Canteen
* Casual dress
* Discounted or free food
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* Do you have a Lead driver experience?
* Do you have fleet experience?
* Are you available to work on Weekends
Experience:
* Delivery driver: 1 year (preferred)
* Van driver: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* UK or EU Driving Licence for at least 1 Year (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person