Trainee Skip Manager

Job Title: Trainee Skip Manager

Location: Ridham Dock Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8SR

Salary: Competitive

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

Working Hours: Monday Friday 7am-4pm and 1 in 4 Saturdays

About Us:

Countrystyle is a member of the family-owned Heathcote Holdings Group of resource management companies and as a family run business our people and customers are at the heart of our growth and drive for passion for solution focused service.

About the Role:

The Trainee Skip Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the skip haulage business, including the commercial aspects of skip contamination and waste segregation. This role will involve overseeing the efficient and effective delivery of skip haulage services, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maximising the recovery and recycling of waste materials.

Responsibilities:

• Haulage Operations Management:
  • Coordinate the scheduling and dispatch of skip delivery and collection vehicles to meet customer demands.
  • Monitor the performance of the haulage fleet, ensuring vehicles are well-maintained and operated safely.
  • Liaise with the transportation team to optimize route planning and efficiency.
  • Implement and monitor operational procedures to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
  • Communicate regularly with the yard shunter to ensure adequate management of skip stock levels.
• Skip Contamination and Waste Segregation:
  • Develop and implement strategies to minimize skip contamination and improve waste segregation.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with the sales team to understand the waste management needs and preferences of customers
  • Provide guidance and training to staff on proper waste segregation practices.
  • Oversee the implementation of waste segregation processes at the company's facilities.
• Commercial Aspects:
  • Manage the re-charging process to customers for skip contamination and waste segregation services.
  • Analyse customer data and market trends to identify opportunities for revenue growth and cost optimization.
  • Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to develop and implement commercial strategies.
  • Ensure the timely and accurate invoicing of customers for skip haulage and related services.
• Continuous Improvement and Reporting:
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the overall efficiency and profitability of the skip haulage operation.
  • Collect and analyse operational and financial data, providing regular reports to the management team.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of the company's strategic plans and objectives.
• Health, Safety and Compliance
  • Work from other depots within the group and operate other vehicles when required.
  • Wear Countrystyle Recycling Uniform at all times.
  • Report all accidents and incidents immediately to your fleet office or the Compliance Team and obtain details and complete investigations as required.
  • Comply with all Health, Safety, HR, Quality and Environmental policies and procedures.

The above list is not exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. Job descriptions are regularly reviewed to ensure they are an accurate representation of the post.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations in a logistics or industrial setting.
• Vocational licence to operate skip loaders and hookloaders.

Desirable:

• Category C+E licence would be advantageous.

Benefits:

• Life Insurance with access to GP24
• Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance Programme
• Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employees
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company Events
• GymFlex salary sacrifice

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Overseas candidates will NOT be considered for this role. We are not sponsoring Visas at this time, so please refrain from applying unless eligible to work in the UK.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job title of: Logistics Manager, Warehouse Manager, Line Manager, Skip Co-Ordinator, Logistics Coordinator, Shipment Coordinator, Warehouse Coordinator, Warehouse Supervisor. Skip Coordinator may also be considered for this role.