Assistant Depot Operations Manager

2 weeks ago

Wellingborough NN QQ, United Kingdom Freightroute Limited Full time £30,000 - £40,000 per year

As a family business we are one of the leading privately-owned palletised transport organisations in the UK. Established in 1979 we operate across 11 sites in England and Scotland with over 480 employees and 220 vehicles. They offer a wide range of delivery solutions to many satisfied customers while maintaining the highest standards of safety and professional conduct.

An opportunity has arisen for a Assistant Depot Operations Manager at our Irthlingborough depot Monday to Friday

The role:

To effectively assist with the management and control the daily collection, delivery and trunking requirements of the depot. Key areas are collection and delivery vehicle utilisation, ensuring effective communication with customers, drivers and the warehouse function and the management of traffic office administration. To support the Depot General Manager in their objectives that the company achieves compliance under its requirements on the Goods Vehicle Operators Licence, Health & Safety at Work Acts, EC Drivers Hours & WTD rules and other general legal compliance.

Your key duties will include:

  • To help to ensure that all necessary compliance is achieved within the Goods Vehicle Operators Licence requirements, adhering to company procedures in key areas such as; vehicle servicing / MOTs, drivers hours regulations and tachograph analysis.
  • To help manage the company's Health & Safety policy within the depot, ensuring adherence to all guidelines and safe working practices.
  • Responsibility for HR requirements within the depot ensuring that optimum staffing levels are maintained throughout peak times and holiday periods.
  • Ensure that traffic administration procedures are completed and followed daily.
  • Review delivery, collection and trunk planning regularly throughout the shift with relevant staff.
  • To manage driver labour costs and overtime as well as external agency usage
  • KPI accountability on service levels, delivery and collection utilisation and labour/agency costs
  • To achieve a high level of customer service, liaising with depot General Managers and Sales Managers when problems or issues occur

What you will need:

  • CPC Qualification desirable.
  • A flexible approach, along with a proven record with use of the Manpack system and data entry / analysis is a must.
  • Additional training and support will be available with regard Management responsibilities and legislation.

Job benefits:

  • Hours of work Monday to Friday 45 hours per week
  • Fully Funded Uniform
  • 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) with online booking facilities
  • Retail Discounts with Hapi*
  • Employer Assistance Programme*

Marked benefits available on successful completion of probationary period.

Freightroute Limited is an equal opportunities employer.

Note to recruitment agencies: We prefer to recruit direct but we do have a authorised agency partner list for when we need a helping hand, we will be in touch if we need you.

The Freightroute Group require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. We do not offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £34,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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