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Reports to: Head of Logistics
Location: Kingsbury (3 days) / Thurrock (2 days)
Principal Responsibilities
- Ensuring legal compliance and safety of all drivers and vehicles
- Managing HR processes including sickness and absence, grievance and disciplinary
- procedures
- Conducting thorough and accurate incident investigations
- Liaison with unions
- Implement measures to ensure that systems of work are being adhered to
- Conduct toolbox talks/Training/driver engagement at all locations
- Recruitment and selection of drivers and Traffic office team
- Managing the Service, Inspection, and repair of the fleet
- Driver Performance management
- Managing the driver & office rota and holiday planning
- Managing the production/compilation of risk assessments for delivery sites
- Providing general leadership and direction to the transport team. Feeding back performance and applying corrective measures.
- Management of all aspects of driver training, assessment, and qualification
- Conduct monthly depot audits
- Lead by example in promoting a safe and compliant working environment
- Communicate effectively with other stakeholders
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement change to streamline the operation
Personal Specification
- In depth experience in all aspects of road transport
- Experience in fuel transport
- Possess good geographical knowledge
- Financial Management Experience
- National or International CPC
- Demonstrable leadership skills and experience
- Experienced with working in a highly unionised environment with strong administrative and communication skills
