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Assistant Operations Manager

Reed
Posted 17 hours ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 2AN, England

Salary

£28,000 - £33,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Assistant Operations Manager position is based in Bourton-on-the-Water and offers a full-time salary of £48,000.
  • The ideal candidate should have a minimum of two years' experience in an operational role within a similar industry.
  • Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with legal regulations, managing a team of drivers, and enhancing service reliability.
  • Strong leadership and exceptional communication skills are essential for success in this role.
  • Additional benefits include an Employee Assistance Programme and exclusive retail discounts for employees and their families.
Assistant Operations Manager
  • Location: Bourton-on-the-Water
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: £48,000

We are seeking a proactive and organised individual to join our clients team as an Assistant Operations Manager. This role is crucial for ensuring operational excellence and legal compliance within their transport network. As a key member of our management team, you will oversee multiple aspects of operations, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and adherence to regulations.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Act as a Transport Manager on the company Operator’s licence, ensuring compliance with the Traffic Commissioners’ guidelines.
  • Monitor and enhance the punctuality and reliability of services, managing specific route groups and overseeing schedule changes.
  • Ensure legal compliance across all operational areas, including driver hours, DVSA incident reporting, and internal audits.
  • Manage and support a team of professional drivers, Allocators, and Controllers, providing training, coaching, and performance management.
  • Handle administrative duties such as conducting return to work interviews, managing rota and control for depot coverage, and undertaking job chats and probationary reviews.
  • Investigate complaints and incidents as required and address performance issues effectively.
  • Foster a culture aligned with the company’s vision and values, encouraging team members to contribute to a positive working environment.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Minimum of two years’ experience in an operational role within a similar industry.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and coach teams across multiple functions.
  • Excellent knowledge of industry and company standards, contributing to maintaining Earned Recognition status.
  • Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently and meeting deadlines.
  • Exceptional communication and people management skills.
  • Must be flexible, adaptable, and a creative problem solver.
Benefits:
  • Employee Assistance Programme to support your well-being.
  • Exclusive discounts for you and your family at retail stores and cinemas.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.