Heavy Haulage Logistics Manager Plant Hire · Gloucestershire

Smith's (gloucester) Limited; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Heavy Haulage Logistics Manager to lead operations for their Low Loader fleet. This role involves overseeing all heavy haulage movements, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maximizing fleet productivity. The company prides itself on family values and environmental sustainability, offering a supportive work environment with opportunities for progression. If you're dedicated to safety and efficiency in logistics, this position is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Life Assurance Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Corporate gym membership discount

Annual Salary Review

Employee discounts

Competitive Salary

Opportunities for progression

24/7 mental health support access

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy haulage and logistics management.
• Strong understanding of compliance and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee heavy haulage and abnormal load movements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Supervise drivers and manage fleet productivity.

Skills

Heavy Haulage Management

Logistics Coordination

Problem Solving

Compliance Management

Communication Skills

Education

Logistics or Transport Management Qualification

Job description

Who are we?

Smiths (Gloucester) Ltd is a family-run business owned and operated by the Smith family since 1982. Starting from a single owner-operated plant hire company, we have grown into a multifaceted group with strong family values at the core of every project. With depots in Avonmouth, Cardiff, Gloucester, Stonehouse, and Tewkesbury, we primarily operate across the South-West of England. Our specialties include Construction, Waste Management, Plant Hire, Demolition, and Transport operations.

We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Heavy Haulage Logistics Manager to oversee all heavy haulage and abnormal load movements, including responsibility for all relevant Movement Orders.

Responsibilities:

1. Keep drivers informed about procedural changes and provide relevant guidance.
2. Take overall responsibility for all heavy haulage and abnormal load movements, including Movement Orders.
3. Route the Low Loader fleet effectively, ensuring compliance with customer, company, contractual, and legislative requirements.
4. Develop and maintain open, effective communication internally and externally, maintaining a positive, approachable attitude.
5. Problem-solve and route vehicles efficiently, considering profit and productivity.
6. Ensure safe, cost-effective daily operations of the Low Loaders that meet or exceed customer expectations.
7. Maximize the productivity of the Low Loader fleet.
8. Supervise drivers, including briefing, debriefing, monitoring, and performance management, as directed by the Plant Hire Divisional Manager.
9. Collaborate with fleet/garage colleagues to minimize vehicle downtime and ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
10. Ensure adherence to DVSA vehicle and driver compliance for Special Types rules, including maintenance and MOT certificates.
11. Maintain full compliance of the Low Loader fleet with all relevant regulations.
12. Monitor KPIs for the Low Loader fleet.
13. Report, document, and log vehicle defects according to company procedures.
14. Keep the Divisional Manager informed of issues requiring action.

What can we offer you?

• Life Assurance Scheme
• Free on-site Parking
• Corporate gym membership discount
• Annual Salary Review
• Employee discounts (50% on Skip Hire, other group service discounts)
• Competitive Salary
• Opportunities for progression
• 24/7 mental health support access

Our core values:

If these resonate with you, you're in the right place!

• Honesty: We believe honesty is the best policy in all matters.
• Family values: We operate with high moral standards, discipline, and respect, like a family.
• Hardworking: We believe that nothing is impossible if you work diligently.
• Reliability: We pride ourselves on dependability and keeping our promises.
• Environmental sustainability: We aim to reduce our environmental impact through emissions reduction, waste minimization, and recycling (over 90%). We are committed to a greener future for generations to come.

Please apply if you are interested in this role, and we will get back to you.