Logistics Manager

Logistics Manager

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Bracknell

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Benefits:

• £500pcm Car Allowance.
• Bonus scheme.
• 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, rising to 25 with service accrual.
• Pension scheme.

Responsibilities - Logistics Manager:

• Analyse and review vehicle routing to ensure maximum utilisation in conjunction with the Head of Transport, set and monitor KPIs around paying jobs, bins collected, percentage utilisation, vehicle accident rate, lead times, service delivery, sustainability.
• Monitor vehicle accident rates across the area of responsibility and ensure a consistent approach when dealing with individuals when performance in this area falls below acceptable standards.
• Ensure all accidents or incidents are fully investigated and passed on for further action as required.
• Implement and deliver training and succession plans for the immediate team.
• Download, report, monitor and act on all tacho or legislative infringements.
• Deliver Technical Barriers to Trade agreements to the team, obtaining signatures for understanding.
• Liaise with lead driver regarding training post-accident and the onboarding of new drivers.
• Complete regular 1-2-1s / performance reviews with the whole team identifying needs and actioning as required.
• Liaise with customers in respect of issue or complaint striving to resolve at the earliest opportunity.
• Ensure that detailed and accurate information is provided to the driver team including any specific customer demands and any potential hazards.
• Accompany sales colleagues on site visits where deliveries or collections require particular attention from a transport professional.
• Any other duties as requested by the Commercial Director or SMT member that are within the skills and capabilities of the job holder.

Requirements - Logistics Manager:

• Educated to GCSE or NVQ standard with high grades in English and Math.
• Full driving license with Class 2 entitlement.
• ADR Certificate.
• Transport Manager CPC.
• At least 3 years’ experience within a similar role ideally within the waste or construction sector.
• Excellent delegation skills.
• Exceptional local geographical knowledge.
• Strong people management skills with the ability to motivate and act upon any issues in a timely manner.
• Strong leadership, development and coaching skills.
• A talented and concise communicator in writing and in person.
• Strong IT skills and a knowledge of Office 365 suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint and Teams) as a minimum.
• Professional and effective relationship-building skills.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of the role but with particular attention to H&S and any other regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work well within a diverse business and use your own initiative.