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Job role:
Night Despatch Manager

Location:
Knowsley, Liverpool

Salary:
£32k plus benefits

Shift Pattern: 4 on4 off
At Menzies Distribution we have been delivering across the UK since 1833, we can reach areas that other cannot.

Today, we are Logistic UK's most innovative business of the year, with a strong focus on the future, sustainability, and innovation - We keepmoving forwards.

We have an excellent opportunity for an energised and experienced Night Despatch Manager to join our Knowsley depot.

Our team play an important role in supporting our business to deliver world-class service and time-critical newspapers & magazines dailyto our customers located throughout the United Kingdom.

You will play an integral part in the efficient day to day operations of our Distribution Centre, you will work closely with our experienced Operations Manager who will support you to manage a challenging daily workload where no two days provide the samechallenge.

You will have oversight of a small team of Warehouse Operatives and Drivers for whom you'll be responsible for coaching, training and motivating.

We will look for you to develop a culture of success through positive team engagement, great communicationsand hands-on leadership resulting in your team continually delivering challenging Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).

It will be important that you are organised as you will frequently need to juggle several tasks to meet deadlines and use your problem-solving and judgement skills to deliver challenging customer requirements.

Every now and again you will work alongsideyour team demonstrating best practice and determination to achieve exceptional performance.

So, if you're naturally driven, excel at people management and like a challenge, then this could be the opportunity for you.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Responsible for on the road management of the delivery fleet via vehicle telematics to ensure delivery performance is maximised and achieve all delivery deadlines.
• Control subcontractors ensuring service levels are met.
• Day to day management of the traffic operations supporting the training of the drivers.
• Supporting with compliance checks in relation to H&S and transport management
• Addressing escalated customer issues through timely actions.
• Proactively monitoring and engaging with driver to achieve all delivery deadlines.
• Ensure the department operates within the legal constraints of the site operator's licence.
• Ensure the operation is fully compliant with legislation and company tachograph policy.
• Ensure the operation complies with the Road Traffic Act.
• Ensure department complies with health and safety legislation.
• Carry out investigations where applicable
• Supervise the core Knowsley fleet

WHAT YOU NEED

• Previous Supervisory or managerial experience is preferred
• A good approach to prioritisation of daily tasks and keeping a cool head under pressure
• A commonsense approach to problemsolving
• Computer literate
• Comfortable working to strict deadlines
• Great communication skills

HOW WE WILL REWARD YOU

In addition to a competitive remuneration package and company benefits, we provide ongoing development and learning programmes, services and support designed to help you manage and balance your work/life priorities.

Additional Benefits

• Uniform & PPE provided
• Healthcare Cashplan for all employees and dependants, including dental, optical, physiotherapy, health screening, 24/7 counselling and more
• Employee perks: discount on trips, hotels, gyms, days out, restaurants, supermarkets and more
• Discount on mobile phone contracts with EE;
• Training opportunities and development plans
• Free Onsite Parking
• Access to Our Online Development Tool

INCLUSION
At Menzies Distribution Limited, we want everyone to feel welcome, regardless of your background or needs. If you need adjustments making to your working environment, we'll do everything we can to support you. As part of this commitment, we offer flexibleworking options for so

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