Transport Depot Controller

2 weeks ago

St Neots, United Kingdom Explore Transport Full time

**Introduction**

We are currently seeking a Transport Depot Controller to join the team based at St Neots. The primary objectives of this role are to ensure depot responsibilities are achieved and maintained to a high standard. Acting as an ambassador for the Explore brand you will be responsible for developing a positive, forward thinking culture which will be embedded in driver standards to assist with the delivery of Explore’s values of Safety, Service and Efficiency.

**Main responsibilities**
- Be the leading stakeholder for driver infringement management (Tru-Tac) - Management of EU & WTD regulations in line with ‘O’ Licensing obligations, escalating areas of concern accordingly
- Enhance communications with driver team - Be a key stakeholder in Driver Forum process - Become drivers POC for operational issues
- Assist with LGV Driver recruitment - Interviewing / Driving Assessments / Probationary Reviews
- Assist with incident investigations, produce appropriate summary / escalation reports where required
- In conjunction with the Training Team ensure full FORS compliance across driver team
- Assist with managing the PCN / Fines resolution process
- Manage LGV Driver Absence / RTW Interviews escalating any issues / concerns - Cascade ownership
- In conjunction with the Training Team, embrace the use of available vehicle telematics and camera systems to offer coaching / performance improvements across the driver team
- Be a key stakeholder undertaking disciplinary investigations
- Ensure Cab / Uniform inspections are performed ensuring both drivers and vehicles adhere to Explore Transport’s exacting standards - Addressing / Escalating issues where applicable
- Undertake the relevant test & inspection of all accessories / auxiliary equipment allocated to trucks, trailers & drivers within your depot, ensuring full compliance
- Ensure auxiliary equipment stock levels are maintained at an agreed level (Quartermaster) - Own the issuing of and signing out of such equipment (ET & Subcontract Drivers) to ensure tight controls exist and costs are apportioned where necessary
- To ensure all parked trailers are chocked & park brakes applied where applicable
- Assist with governance of fleet compliance for base and designated satellite depots, VOR & lock trailers off etc and communicate to key stakeholders in business
- Undertake daily yard / trailer checks and cascade to the wider business - Frequency to be determined (Regional)
- Supervise depot shunting operations and trailer changeovers

**Qualifications**

Required:

- CPC - National or International
- LGV Class 1 Licence
- Valid Driver Qualification Card
- IOSH or equivalent

Preferred:

- Driver Assessor Qualification
- Supervisory Qualification
- Telehandler/FLT Licence
- Chains and Inspection Training/Experience
- Slinger Signaller Qualified
- Plant Load/Secure Qualified
- Banksman Qualified
- ALLMI D1 + E Qualified

**Experience**
- Sound understanding of transport legislation and operations, with supervisory / management experience
- Be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, with the ability to multi-task while maintaining professionalism throughout

**Skills/Knowledge**
- Proficient in the use of MS Office
- Proven written, numerical, communication and verbal skills
- Accurate typing skills recognising need for attention to detail

In return, we offer a range of benefits including:

- Competitive salary
- Company medical scheme
- Ongoing training and development
- Pension scheme

If you want to grow with a rapidly expanding, industry leading company within the specialist plant and transport industry, then this could be the opportunity for you

Please be advised we reserve the right to close the advert early.

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