Lead Driver

6 months ago

Newbury, United Kingdom Forterra Building Products Limited Full time

We are a leading manufacturer of a diverse and trusted range of concrete and clay building products used extensively within the construction sector, with instantly recognizable brands such as Thermalite blocks, London Brick, Ecostock, Cradley, Formpave and Jetfloor, Bison Precast.

Our product range comprises of clay bricks, Thermalite blocks, aggregate blocks, Red Bank chimney, roofing and flue systems, precast concrete and flooring products and Formpave permeable paving.

Forterra represents exactly what we do and have always done. Our purpose is to manufacture products that are the essential to the nation’s construction sector, helping our customers build with ease and confidence. Moreover, we continue to lead our industry in terms of standards and safety.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Newbury team in the position of Lead Driver.

The role holder will supervise and support the distribution strategy and vehicle operations to a high standard of professionalism and safety set out by the Company.

The role is critical in providing a first-class and efficient customer service offering demand and planning, as you will be one of the initial points of contact for our business.

**Your duties would include but not limited to the following;**
- Reporting on all elements of LGV driver operations at agreed units.
- Supervision of drivers and vehicles.
- Responsible for carry out the required LGV driver debriefs.
- Achieve and maintain key performance indicators.
- Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety legislation/instructions.
- Validate operating license/centre compliance, checking that driver daily procedures are followed. To include daily vehicle checks, vehicle maintenance arrangements and driving hours.
- Collaborate with maintenance providers to ensure maximum fleet availability is achieved.
- Undertake all related admin tasks to ensure required processes and paperwork is completed and compliant.
- Work to defined targets and objectives promoting Forterra Core Values.
- Achieve and maintain a close working relationship with LGV drivers, the planning team, production, and any appropriate contractors.
- Effectively be a communication conduit between LGV drivers, planners & plant management team.
- Plan and match resources to business requirements.
- Monitor equipment, repairs, and compliance.
- Provide support (including out of hours) when required in line with production demands.
- Provide training, mentoring, and coaching when appropriate to facilitate continuing improvement in resource development.

In addition to above, employees are required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required.

**About You**;
Essential
- LGV 1 driving license.
- Multi modal logistics experience.
- Previous supervisory experience.
- Experience within a transport operation.
- Ability to work on own initiative with little supervision.
- Strong computer literacy skills.
- Ability to prioritise and make decisions, as well as problem solve.
- Good communicator and team player at all levels.
- Flexible and committed.
- Strong literacy and numeracy skills.

Desirable:

- Experience of planning and allocation of resources.
- Knowledge of transport legislation or a willingness to learn (CPC).
- Formal Health & Safety Qualification (NEBOSH / IOSH Managing Safety) or willingness to work towards achievement.

**What We Can Offer You**;
- Competitive Salary
- Company Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme

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