Assistant Depot Manager - Ipswich

Opus People Solutions Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertas is looking for an Assistant Depot Manager to join our Team. Based in Great Blakenham you will work 37.5 hours per week, with one in three weekends, reporting to Depot Manager to ensure compliant operation of the Bury St Edmunds operation and Taxi Licensing compliance.

This role may include split day work and requires a valid PSV licence. You will help drive health and safety, KPI achievement and service standards across the depot.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid PSV licence.
• Experience in passenger transport operations and licensing.
• Ability to supervise drivers and passenger assistants.
• Knowledge of DVSA and Taxi Licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring legal compliance with Operator and Taxi Licences.
• Report to Depot Manager – Rougham.
• Line management and coaching of Drivers and Passenger Assistants.
• Support with implementing group-wide initiatives and procedures.
• Ensure KPIs and budget targets for the depot are met.
• Deputise for the Depot Manager during absence.
• Work towards Transport Manager’s Qualification.

Skills

Line management

Coaching

Driver supervision

DVSA compliance

Job description

Salary: GBP34144.5 - GBP34144.5 per annum

Vertas is looking for an Assistant Depot Manager to join our Team.

Who are Vertas?

Vertas delivers trusted, integrated facilities management solutions across Great Britain. Our team of 5,000 colleagues provides a comprehensive range of facilities services, including cleaning, catering, property design, recruitment, transport, and environmental management. You'll find us putting the customer at the heart of everything we do, while prioritising our colleagues' health, safety and wellbeing.

About the Role:

Based in Great Blakenham you will be working 37.5 hours per week, One in three weekends. Reporting to Depot Manager to ensure the compliant operation of the Bury St Edmunds operation which consists of Suffolk County Council contracts and also the legal compliance of the West Suffolk Taxi License and Operators License. This role may incorporate split day workings to cover operational needs.

***Must hold a valid PSV licence***

Key Relationships:

• West Suffolk Taxi Licencing
• DVSA
• DVLA
• Suffolk County Council Wider
• Managers Swimming Services
• Engineering Depots Schools
• Parents
• Colleagues

Main Activities and Responsibilities:

• Assist in ensuring legal compliance with Operators and Taxi License held by Vertas
• Report to Depot Manager - Rougham
• Assisting with the Management of Priory Taxi and Educational Transport Operations
• Line Management and coaching of Drivers and Passenger Assistants based at Bury St Edmunds Depot
• Support the Depot Manager with implementing department or group wide initiatives, procedures and processes
• Responsibility alongside the Depot Manager for all Passenger Operations from Bury depot
• Responsibility for Bury depot standards and requirements
• Continuous Improvement and Development of the operation of all areas of responsibility
• To champion group values and challenge behaviours where appropriate
• Ensure financial targets are met and maintained for Bury St Edmunds Depot
• Ensure all business KPIs are met and maintained for Bury St Edmunds Depot
• Colleague engagement at Bury St Edmunds Depot
• To manage conduct and performance in line with company process
• Ensure training levels are maintained in line with company and DVSA requirements.
• Health and Safety of all colleagues, vehicles, public and site at Bury St Edmunds Depot
• Manage attendance levels for Priory Operation as well as Educational Transport
• Follow and implement all Vertas Policies and Procedures
• Any other duties deemed necessary by Depot Manager – Rougham
• To deputise for the Depot Manager – Rougham during absence.
• To work towards Transport Managers Qualification

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Offers of employment are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, which may include:

• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Children's Barred List check (where applicable)
• Right to Work checks
• Satisfactory references
• Verification of qualifications and professional registrations (where applicable)
• Occupational Health and medical clearance (where applicable)
• Assessment of suitability to work with children

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.