Working Agricultural Haulage Manager - Hertfordshire

An agricultural company with multiple business sectors has an opportunity for an experienced HGV driver looking to move in to a more managerial position.

Leading a small team of HGV drivers it will be the Haulage Managers responsibility to coordinate their workload, organise logistics and ensure smooth day to day running of the fleet.

Around half of your time will be spent in the office planning logistics, speaking to customers, managing staff, ensuring vehicles are maintained and associated administration is up to date. The rest of your time will be spent driving, including providing holiday cover and supporting the rest of the team as and when required.

My client specialises in Agricultural Haulage, transporting machinery, grain, bales, building materials, etc on behalf of an established farming customer base – an agricultural background would be highly advantageous.

The role :

• Manage HGV drivers: Assign workload, support, training, disciplinary

• Oversee logistics and planning

• Liaise with haulage customers

• Drive HGV when required

• Ensure a high standard of health and safety

• Organise vehicle maintenance with inhouse mechanic

• Vehicle admin

• Generate haulage quotes

Requirements :

• HGV Class 1- Essential 

• Communication skills

• Dynamic and adaptable

• Organised and able to adhere to deadlines

• Agricultural background (Desirable)

• Management experience (Desirable)

The successful candidate will be remunerated with a generous salary in line with experience  

To Apply

For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call Helen Calvert on: 01885 485528/07498 665961 or e-mail your CV and covering letter to helen.calvert@delacyexecutive.co.uk

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