Purpose of the role
To manage the night haulage fleet (Franchisee ) and to act as a point of contact for hauliers in the South East region. The role holder will be responsible for compliance to Health & Safety, EU regulations, Working Time Directive and all aspects or road transport law
Key Accountabilities
- Agreement of special rates in conjunction with transport manager and distribution manager.
- Provide support in the resolution of haulier queries.
- Liaise with Distribution, Sales and Operations to ensure effective customer service and resource utilisation.
- Manage any discipline issues that may occur.
- Act as a point of contact for hauliers.
- Review current methods of operation and identify areas for improvement.
- Provide support to the transport manager in reviewing haulage rates.
- Ensure compliance by staff of all statutory legislation and company regulations in respect of transport, health and safety and any other requirements in respect of haulage and delivery arrangements.
- To ensure KPIs are maintained, and actions put in place to make improvements where necessary.
- To monitor the daily performance of hauliers to include availability, punctuality, reliability, and condition of the fleet & take corrective actions where required.
- Head Of Supply Chain Management
- Customer Service & Logistics Manager
- Area General Managers
- Transport Manager
- Sales & Orders Office Manager
- Distribution manager
- Area Commercial Manager, District Sales Manager
- Area Operations Managers, District Operations Manager
- Unit and Site Managers, Site Supervisors, Hauliers.
Education/Qualification
- CPC qualification
- Previous experience of managing a team.
- Demonstrable experience in a transport/logistics role with responsibility for process improvements
- Previous experience in a similar position within the building materials industry
- Self-starter, energetic, hands-on approach;
- Effective planning and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Open minded and creative, yet practical and results focused;
- Ability to inspire and motivate others;
- Ability to identify and report issues;
- Ability to negotiate and influence at all levels;
- Excellent communicator at all levels.
Salary Up to 42, 000
Company Car
Hybrid working nights 40 hours
Location Allington Kent Essex South East
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- Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance
- Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical
- Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause
- Social Values: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)
- Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover
