LGV Driver Manager (6-months fixed term contract))

Nestlé S.A.; York and North Yorkshire; In loco; GBP 40.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension up to 12%

Flexible days + holidays

Personal development

Descrizione del lavoro

You will coordinate daily activities, develop labour plans for drivers, and ensure compliance with Drivers’ Hours rules while driving continuous improvement and collaborating with other Driver Managers.

Competenze

• Background in Transport/Logistics within FMCG preferred.
• Strong knowledge of transport management legislation.
• Excellent communication and people-management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while ensuring compliance.

Mansioni

• Oversee and coordinate daily activities of the dedicated fleet transport operation in York.
• Manage drivers, monitor performance, and promote safety culture as a priority.
• Lead, coach, and motivate drivers on a rotating shift pattern, 7 days a week, 364 days a year.

Conoscenze

People management

Transport legislation

Effective communication

Autonomy

Descrizione del lavoro

LGV Driver Manager (6-months fixed term contract))

Business Area: Nestle UK&I

Location: York

Some of our other fantastic benefits

• Potential, discretionary annual bonus
• Generous pension scheme – up to 12% contribution from Nestle
• 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement
• A focus on personal development and growth.

We have an excellent opportunity for a talented LGV Driver Manager to join our Nestle dedicated transport operations. This role is a 6-month fixed term contract opportunity.

Nestle UK&I’s transport operation is a unique and integral part of Nestlé Logistics and supports our internal sites and external customers. The transport fleet is a dynamic and essential component of our Supply Chain, helping us meet our Global Net Zero targets.

We distribute Nestle products from a broad range of categories including Confectionery, Beverage, Food, Dairy, Waters and Cereals, between our factories, distribution centres and also to our customers.

Our supply chain really is at the heart of our entire business, the success of Nestlé relies on its ability to effectively manage our hugely complex operation. We possess one of the most sophisticated value chains from farm to fork, putting the consumer at the heart of everything we do.

We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity. We proudly signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter, are committed to Disability Confidence, and have been recognised as a Times Top 50 Employer for gender equality for three consecutive years. Additionally, we are a headline partner of Diversity and Inclusion in grocery.

Your impact

The purpose of the role is to lead and support a team of drivers, to ensure full utilisation of our dedicated fleet vehicles, that provide 24/7 support to the operation.

• You will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily activities of the dedicated fleet Transport Operation in York, while adhering to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• The driver manager will manage the team of drivers, monitor performance, and promote a culture of safety being the number one priority.
• The role requires strong leadership, excellent organizational skills, and a deep understanding of transportation regulations and best practices.
• You will lead, coach, and motivate a team of drivers on a rotating shift pattern, 7 days a week, 364 days a year.

Other key responsibilities of this role will include:

• Driving a positive safety culture through effective communication, training, and engagement.
• Ensuring a high-level service to our internal and external customers.
• Developing labour plans for drivers and ensure adherence to Drivers’ Hours rules.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices in transportation and use of alternative fuels.
• Work collaboratively with other Driver Managers.
• Creating appropriate reports to support KPI's to support the local objectives.
• Work closely with vehicle workshops service providers to ensure units and trailers are available for periodic servicing, in line with terms set out in Operating license agreements.

Your ingredients for success

Ideally, you will have a background in Transport/Logistics within the FMCG industry and a real passion for continuous improvement.

We’re keen to attract someone to be an ambassador for Nestle, with the following skills and experience:

• People Management, ideally in a unionised environment.
• Working knowledge of transport management legislation.
• A strong communicator who earns respect.
• Ability to work autonomously whilst maintaining compliance with business policy and practices.

What you need to know

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect and we believe that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment allows everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovative thinking. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all gender identities, ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, parents, carers and members of the LGBT+ community. Please let us know if we can provide accommodations to ensure your full participation in the application process.

In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. We have assessed this role and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; the successful candidate therefore must be able to demonstrate their own right to work during the recruitment process without Nestlé sponsorship.