Reporting to the Supply Chain Logistics Manager / Lead Driver your key tasks will include
• Delivering Aggregates & Asphalt in the Northern Area
• Responsibility for the safe operation of 44t, 32 tonne tipper vehicles
• Working as part of the Logistics team to ensure customer requirements are met efficiently and professionally
• Comply with Eu driver hours Regulations and Tachograpgh Rules
• Ensuring Daily Vehicle Defect & walk around checks are undertaken & and all defects reported with appropriate paperwork complete
• Comply with all relevant H&S & Environmental policies
• To be courteous and helpful to customers
• Reporting to the Logistics Manager this role is the supporting role for the Logistics Manager, therefore you will be required to undertake all duties associated, including but not limited to: -
• Carry out a Leadership role and set best practice by example (VFL’s HA)
• Champion Safety always and to liaise with the driver force and Logistics Manager to ensure we have a Safe/Legal Logistics Operation
• Champion Customer Care/Focus liaison with Logistics Manager and Planning dept’s
• Encourage team building across all the functions.
• Report Safety issues
• Ensure drivers concerns on vehicle defect rectification are relayed back to the Logistics Manager or Regional Engineer
• Vehicle/driver audits
• Assist in the gathering of information on driver performance (Verilocaton - Monthly Fuel stats etc.)
• Forward plan Fleet Establishment Rota’s for planning and other Logistics functions
• Complete daily generic spread sheets for vehicle operations (LPVD etc.)
• Assist Logistics Manager with employee lifecycle tasks i.e. absence case management
• Management of drivers annual Holiday planning
• Communicate drivers’ performance and provide feedback to the Logistics Manager
• Assist with Vehicle / Site Accident/Incident issues
• Inspection of Company vehicles to ensure they are kept clean both internally/externally and drivers’ process/procedures are being adhered to as regards legislation
• Carry out driver / tipper assessments and assist with new staff (Company / Agency) Training will be provided.
• Assist in investigation and disciplinary matters
• Assist and manage Weekend and OOH shifts (planning)
• Assist Logistics Manager with drivers annual 121’s
• Carry out Black box Driver Inductions and training – Training will be provided.
• Assist with HGV Traffic route planning
• Suggest ways to improve and develop transport/availability/utilization/LPVD
• Deputize for absent drivers (On the Spot LGV driving)
• Flexible approach to working hours and other duties
• On the Spot HGV driving of all types of Company vehicles (Driver cover when required)
• Geographical knowledge of the Northwest
• Ability to liaise with Weighbridge / Head office planning
• Ideal candidate will be CPC holders, however full training and support will be provided to the successful candidate to gain this qualification, if required.
• The successful candidate will be required to undertake a ISOH course if not already in possession of one
• Willing to take on Logistic/Managerial projects
• Must have excellent communication IT skills Excel/Word/PowerPoint
• Ability to work under pressure to meet Objectives/KPI’s
• Above all you will need to demonstrate reliability, enthusiasm and be flexible in your approach to the role
• Traveling around the area will be a requirement of the role.
Skills Required:
*Possess LGV C+E (Class 1 & 2)
• CPC – Training will be given
• IOSH – Training will be given
• Possess LGV C+E (Class 1 & 2)
• Full DCPC card in place
• Full Digital Tachograph card in place
• Previous LGV tipper operations on multi products
• Full MPQC qualification required
• Experienced Person on Aggregates and Asphalt Deliveries
• In-depth Digital tachograph knowledge and WTD legislation
• Demonstrate a flexible / committed and practical approach to work
• Flexible approach to working hours as required by the business on both day/night/weekend
*Experienced Personal on Aggregates and Asphalt Deliveries
*Demonstrate a flexible and practical approach to work
*Flexible approach to working hours as required by the business
Geographical knowledge of the area
Ability to liaise with weighbridge planning
Location
Halkyn - North Wales & MerseysideContract Duration
PermanentSalary
CompetitiveClosing Date
15 July 2021