Lead driver Work, Jobs in Cambridge, Eng (with Salaries)

Duty Manager
Coach Travel Group —Stansted Airport
- £38,000 - £46,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- IT
- In-person
- Free parking
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4d
Transport Performance & Optimisation Manager
Deanta UK Ltd —Ely
- £60,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Travel
- Computer networking
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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11d
Inbound/Outbound Manager
Arena Group —Saint Ives
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Warehouse experience
- Sick pay
Volunteer Driver
East Anglia's Children's Hospices —Cambridge
- Part-time
- Hospice
2d
Winter Maintenance Driver
M Group —Whittlesford
- Weekend availability
- Driving
13d
Multi drop van driver
UPS —Newmarket
- £12.82 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Driving
- Communication skills
DLM | Operations Manager Nights | Bury St Edmunds | LTL | Replacement
XPO Logistics —Bury St. Edmunds
- £38,000 - £47,500 a year
- Night shift
- Management
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Night Operations Manager
Fisher and woods —Saffron Walden
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Employee discount
Quick apply
14d
Front of House Leader - Stansted Airport
Pret A Manger —Stansted
- £16.35 an hour
- Part-time
- Driving
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Evening Program & National Test Center Coordinator, Lakenheath
University of Maryland Global Campus —Lakenheath
- £38,200 a year
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- Military
- University
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
Anthropologie Team Leader (32hr) - Cambridge, UK
Anthropologie —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Sales
- Merchandising
- Supervising experience
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
2d
Roofer
Charterhouse Property Solutions —Cambridge
- £16 - £20 an hour
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- Maintenance
- Hotel
Quick apply
13d
SMR Business Development Manager
KwikFit —Letchworth
- £45,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
10d
Digital Marketing Executive
FPZERO Simulators —Sandy
- From £15 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Driving
- In-person
- Free parking
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
Technical Consultant
Medtronic —Cambridge
- £43,200 - £64,800 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Travel
- Organisational skills
Head of School
CATS Global Schools —Cambridge
- University
- IT
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
3d
Sales Manager - New Homes
untypical —Bury St. Edmunds
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Computer literacy
- Employee assistance programme
Customer Service Representative
Element Materials Technology —Hitchin
- Microsoft Word
- CRM software
- Microsoft Excel
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
6d
Assistant Manager (Front of House) - Stansted Airport
Pret A Manger —Stansted
- From £34,654 a year
- Hospitality
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Customer Team Leader
Co-op —Ely
- £14.48 an hour
- Overtime
- Merchandising
- Bakery
- Team management
- Store discount
- Employee discount
6d

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Duty Manager

Coach Travel Group
Stansted Airport

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Job details

Full-time
£38,000 - £46,000 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Company pension

Qualifications

Logistics
Analysis skills
Transportation management systems
IT
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

The Duty Manager plays a critical role in the day-to-day control and coordination of transport operations in Stansted. Acting as a central point of operational control, the role supports service delivery, compliance, and effective communication with all relevant stakeholders.

Working as part of a rotating rota alongside the Operations Management team, the Duty Manager is responsible for monitoring live services, responding to operational challenges, and making timely decisions to minimise disruption and protect the customer experience.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role requiring confidence, resilience, clear communication, and the ability to act independently when issues arise, including during out-of-hours periods.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Control & Decision-Making

Monitor daily service delivery and respond promptly to issues including delays, vehicle defects, and staff shortages
Make independent, real-time operational decisions to maintain service continuity
Remain calm and effective under pressure when managing incidents or disruptions
Adjust duties, vehicles, and schedules in line with driver hours regulations and working time legislation
Provide regular operational updates to Operations Management
Escalate complex, high-risk, or serious issues in line with agreed processes
Provide out-of-hours operational control across the London & South East region
Maintain awareness of available resources and identify opportunities to support additional work across the region

Driver Liaison & Engagement

Act as the primary point of contact for driving staff during duty periods
Communicate clearly, confidently, and professionally with drivers, providing instruction and guidance where required
Build and maintain positive working relationships with drivers through regular engagement
Promote high standards of professionalism, vehicle presentation, and depot cleanliness
Support drivers in resolving operational issues quickly and professionally
Lead investigations into complaints, driver conduct matters, or potential capability concerns

Customer Experience

Take proactive steps to prevent or minimise service disruption wherever possible
Ensure any unavoidable disruption is managed in a way that protects the customer experience
Communicate clearly and effectively with internal teams and customers when operational changes impact services

Compliance & Record Keeping

Ensure all operational decisions comply with driver hours regulations and legal requirements
Maintain accurate and timely operational records
Act as a final check to ensure all job data is correct, including report times, vehicle allocations, passenger numbers, and access requirements
Ensure driver packs are fully prepared with correct passes, completed documentation, and cards
Monitor daily vehicle movements, record delays, and communicate issues to relevant stakeholders
Use company systems and software to record incidents, changes, and operational updates
Monitor and respond to Samsara driver behaviour events in line with company policy

Teamwork & Communication

Work closely with Operations Managers, Assistant Operations Managers, and fellow Duty Managers
Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders across all operating businesses in the region
Support colleagues during busy or challenging operational periods
Contribute positively to a cooperative, professional, and supportive team environment

Key Skills & Attributes

Ability to remain calm and think clearly under pressure
Strong attention to detail
Confident decision-maker, comfortable acting independently
Clear and effective communicator, particularly when dealing with drivers
Practical, common-sense approach to problem-solving
Flexible, positive, and team-oriented attitude
Well organised with strong time management skills
Confident and competent using IT systems and operational software

Pay: £38,000.00-£46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Free parking

Work Location: In person

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lead driver jobs in cambridge, eng

Duty Manager

Transport Performance & Optimisation Manager

Inbound/Outbound Manager

Volunteer Driver

Winter Maintenance Driver

Multi drop van driver

DLM | Operations Manager Nights | Bury St Edmunds | LTL | Replacement

Night Operations Manager

Front of House Leader - Stansted Airport

Evening Program & National Test Center Coordinator, Lakenheath

Anthropologie Team Leader (32hr) - Cambridge, UK

Roofer

SMR Business Development Manager

Digital Marketing Executive

Technical Consultant

Head of School

Sales Manager - New Homes

Customer Service Representative

Assistant Manager (Front of House) - Stansted Airport

Customer Team Leader

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