Forward Allocator

Stagecoach Group; Inverness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport provider in Inverness is seeking a Relief Forward Allocator to manage vehicle allocations and driver support. The successful candidate will have operational experience and strong people management skills. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with schedules and safety regulations while promoting effective communication within the team. Ideal for someone looking to advance their career with a supportive employer.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar operational role.
• Ability to supervise staff and make decisions under pressure.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maximum vehicle availability and support drivers.
• Allocate vehicles and drivers efficiently.
• Liaise with inspectors to resolve disruptions.

Skills

Operational experience

People management

Computer literacy

Understanding of driver's hours regulations

Job description

Salary

Competitive salary

• JOB VACANCY – Relief Forward Allocator Inverness
  We have a vacant position as a Relief Forward Allocator within our Inverness operations team.
  Duties will include:
  • To ensure maximum availability of vehicles and support drivers to meet the contractual and commercial
  requirements of the Company and to allocate vehicles and drivers in the most efficient manner.
  • To control and direct the allocation of vehicles and drivers ensuring compliance with scheduled,
  timetabled and contracted requirements with the use of AVL systems.
  • To liaise with Inspectors, and other Supervisors to ensure that all disruptions are timeously and
  effectively resolved and ensure this is communicated to other staff both internal and external.
  • Ensure drivers compliance with the Working Time Directive
  • To record operational data and
  compliance information.
  • To ensure that all driving staff carry out their duties effectively and to direct and provide support on
  methods of working.
  • To promote good industrial relations ensuring effective communication, encouraging participation.
  • To ensure compliance with driver’s hours rules and regulations and ensuring work is allocated efficiently
  and effectively.
  • Actively participate and promote health and safety regulations.
  • To ensure all drivers meet the company’s standards of dress code.
  • To ensure adherence and compliance with the company’s drug and alcohol policy.
  The successful applicant will have the right blend of operational experience and effective people
  management skills with the ability to supervise staff and make decisions under pressure. They will be
  assertive yet approachable and able to motivate others. A measure of computer literacy is a necessity, as
  well as a working knowledge of driver’s hours regulations, motivation and be flexible which should include
  a willing approach to overtime. The role represents an excellent intermediate step in the path of c areer
  progression and is suited to an individual who is looking to develop their career. Interested candidates
  should apply to, Julian Gorton, Duty Manager at [e-mail] Please enclose a full
  CV and brief explanatory cover letter outlining your reasons for applying and what you feel can offer to the
  role. Please note that Interviews are not guaranteed for every applicant applying .

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.

Location:

Inverness Depot 1 Seafield Road Inverness IV1 1SG