Purpose of the role

Close management of the performance and compliance of the HS2 internal and external fleet. Ensuring the compliance to Health & Safety, EU regulations, Working Time Directive and all aspects or road transport law.

Supporting all fleet related issues and close working relationships with EKFB team.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide support in the resolution of haulier queries.
• Liaise with Distribution, Sales and Operations to ensure effective customer service and resource utilisation.
• Manage any discipline issues that may occur.
• Act as a point of contact for hauliers and EKFB through the project.
• Review current methods of operation and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance by hauliers of all statutory legislation and company regulations in respect of transport, health and safety and any other requirements in respect of haulage and delivery arrangements.
• To ensure KPI's are maintained, and actions put in place to make improvements where necessary.
• To monitor the daily performance of hauliers to include availability, punctuality, reliability, and condition of the fleet & take corrective actions where required.

Working Relationships

• Logistics Director
• Customer Service Manager
• Area General Managers
• Sales & Orders Office Manager
• Distribution manager
• Area Commercial Manager, District Sales Manager
• Area Operations Managers, District Operations Manager
• Unit and Site Managers, Site Supervisors, Hauliers.

Education/Qualification

• CPC qualification

Experience

• Previous experience of managing a fleet whilst working closely with a major customer.
• Demonstrable experience in a transport/logistics role with responsibility for process improvements
• Previous experience in a similar position within the building materials industry

Management/ Leadership Skills

• Self-starter, energetic, hands-on approach;
• Effective planning and prioritisation skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Open minded and creative, yet practical and results focused;
• Ability to inspire and motivate others;
• Ability to identify and report issues;
• Ability to negotiate and influence at all levels;
• Excellent communicator at all levels.

What's on Offer

Salary Up to £42,000

Company Car

Location Oxfordshire

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* Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance
* Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical
* Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause
* Social Values: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)
* Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover