Regional Operations Manager

Bristol

At Gregory Distribution, we have a vacancy for an Regional Operations Manager based at Bristol.

The position of Regional Operations Manager involves:

• Lead, manage and motivate the team of circa 60 (including drivers and office staff) to ensure that its people and assets are used effectively to attain maximum performance in terms of commercial contract efficiency, profit and client service levels.
• Own the safety and legal compliance of the transport operations within their leadership.
• Ensure customer service exceeds expectations through effective communication and achievement of KPIs.
• Commercial experience to include: P&L accountability and to take all necessary actions to achieve the targeted profit and commercial aims/Tenders of the operation.
• Anticipate and manage changes generated by business growth and changing customer requirements.
• Direct resources to ensure services are delivered in line with contractual customer requirements.
• Coordinate operations with other depots to ensure consistency and quality of service is maintained throughout.
• Ensure processes are in place to exceed the customer's requirements.
• Demonstrate a positive approach to the operation, identify potential risks and opportunities and act accordingly to protect profit targets.
• Maximise the use of resources by using assets efficiently by planning ahead.
• Ensure that drivers develop and maintain excellent customer relations.
• Drive the culture and continued development of direct and indirect staff within the area.
• Recommend continuous improvements in operational requirements as they affect transport operations.
• Ensure operation within the limits of LGV legislation in relation to 'O' licence conditions, drivers' hours and vehicle maintenance.
• Safe Systems of Work must be observed and followed at all times. This includes maintaining standards of personal hygiene, as detailed in SSOW and Company Rules Book, especially wearing of uniform and PPE at all times.
• All Company Health & Safety policies and rules must be observed. You are responsible for ensuring that you do not put yourself or others at risk by your actions; you must report any hazards to your manager immediately.

Essential Skills required for Regional Operations Manager:

• Previous experience of working within the logistics industry. Exposure to transport and customer management.
• Previous experience of developing strategic and continuous improvement plans.
• CPC National & / or International qualified.
• Evidence of developing/leading teams and individuals and a track record of leading successful change.
• Proven experience in customer relationship management.
• Strong evidence of management skills and making key business decisions.
• Strong influencing skills both internally and externally.
• Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Have a good understanding of legal compliance, driver's hours and WTD's.
• IT literate including MS Office. Strong analytic ability in review data and reports.
• Previous knowledge of Mandata and other transport management systems is desirable.

Why Gregory Distribution?

• Remuneration package worth between £50,000pa - £55,000pa, depending on experience.
• Hours of work: Monday to Friday, from 08:00hrs to 17:00hrs.
• Excellent holiday allowance and company benefits.
• Life assurance, pension and sickness scheme*
• Additional holiday purchasing scheme*
• Retail discounts with Hapi*
• Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*
• Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
• Excellent holiday allowance and company benefits.
• Life assurance, pension and sickness scheme*
• Christmas Savings Club*
• Black Circle Tyre discount*
• Leading industry qualifications*
• This vacancy is not entitled to the employee referral scheme.
• Free Uniform.
• Strong culture of teamwork.

So if you have the drive to be the best and want to be a part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now for this vacancy.

Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive, and we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

The Gregory Group require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

Interested applicants for the Regional Operations Manager position should click the apply button below. For any queries in relation to the vacancy please contact our Recruitment Team on . Please take into account that our Recruitment Team work Monday to Friday 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs, so we will get back to you as soon as we can.

External Website Applications: You will be redirected to the Gregory distribution Website where you can apply for this vacancy. You will be asked to complete a short application form and will receive email confirmation when it has been submitted.

Note to recruitment agencies: We prefer to recruit direct, but we do have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.

*Subject to terms and conditions

The Gregory Group require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

For any queries in relation to the vacancy please contact our Recruitment Team on . Please take into account that our Recruitment Team work Monday to Friday 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs, so we will get back to you as soon as we can.

External Website Applications: You will be redirected to the Gregory distribution Website where you can apply for this vacancy. You will be asked to complete a short application form and will receive email confirmation when it has been submitted.

Note to recruitment agencies: We prefer to recruit direct, but we do have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.

*Subject to terms and conditions