Night Manager / Class 1 Driver

Kinaxia Logistics & Fulfilment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Night Manager / Class 1 Driver in Telford. The role involves planning and executing collection and delivery schedules while providing leadership to the logistics team. Candidates should have relevant transport management experience, with a full LGV C+E licence. The position offers a competitive salary starting at £36,000, along with bonuses and employee benefits.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Company Pension Scheme

Meal allowance

Opportunity for training and development

Cycle to work scheme

Loyalty Awards

Employee benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Logistics qualification would be desirable.
• CPC or equivalent is desirable.
• Working knowledge of transport operation systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute collection and delivery schedules.
• Lead on the full utilisation of IT systems for vehicle allocation.
• Ensure sufficient staffing levels are met.

Skills

Logistics qualification

Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

Transport management experience

Analysing and solving logistic problems

Geography knowledge

Health and Safety regulations knowledge

Full LGV C+E (Class 1) licence

Job description

Overview

Maidens of Telford are recruiting a Night Manager / Class 1 Driver to join their team at their site in Telford. The role of the Night Manager will be to plan and execute collection and delivery schedules via the most cost efficient and cost-effective means, in line with the business objectives, customer service levels and current legislative requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the full utilisation of IT systems and vehicles to ensure accurate and appropriate allocation of driver/vehicle/loads/trailers to improve both the efficiency of the department and the Group.
• Provide leadership and motivation to your team to build an effective and engaged workforce resulting in improved productivity and sustained customer service levels.
• Ensure sufficient staffing levels are in place at all times, including agency staff, to meet/exceed customer requirements.
• Build, grow and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders within both the business and the Group to promote partnership working and improve operational efficiency.
• Create, promote and implement clear communication channels with internal departments and external customers to improve KPI’s and the profitability of the business.
• Lead on the effective management of driver hours by authorising driver timesheets on a weekly basis and auditing and updating hours against the relevant systems to guarantee they are compliant to all regulations.
• Communicate effectively to all internal and external customers, to include but not limited to; load sheets for the warehouse, handovers to relevant individual / department, workshop for vehicle and trailer maintenance and servicing and key stakeholders for operational delays to ensure a smooth and efficient service is being delivered.
• Lead on the implementation and management of safe working practices, general housekeeping and manage audits from both external and internal clients to ensure the Company is compliant.

Your knowledge and experience

• Logistics qualification would be desirable
• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) or equivalent is desirable
• Relevant transport management experience
• Analysing and solving logistic problems
• Working knowledge of the Highway Code, EU tachograph requirements, Working Time Regulations, Road Transport Regulations
• Commercial awareness
• Working knowledge of transport operation systems
• Geography
• Health and Safety regulations
• To hold a full LGV C+E (Class 1) licence
• FLT licence desirable

Additional information

• Monday - Friday
• Nights
• Start time 17:30
• 52.5 hours per week
• Minimum starting salary (experience dependent) - £36,000
• Additional attendance and performance bonus’
• Meal allowance per shift
• Additional allowances dependant on workload
• Life Assurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Exceptional Fleet
• Opportunity for training and development (CPC training)
• Full Uniform and PPE
• Onsite Parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Loyalty Awards (recognises employees with 5, 10, 20, 30 and 40 years’ service)
• Employee benefits and discounts across a range of top brands (including shopping, travel, motoring and days out)