Night Manager / Class 1 Driver

KINAXIA; Telford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Night Manager / Class 1 Driver to enhance their logistics operations. This role involves planning and executing delivery schedules while ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining high customer service levels. You will lead a dedicated team, utilizing IT systems for efficiency, and foster relationships with stakeholders to promote operational excellence. If you are passionate about logistics and have a knack for problem-solving, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Company Pension Scheme

Exceptional Fleet

Training and Development Opportunities

Full Uniform and PPE

Onsite Parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Loyalty Awards

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Relevant transport management experience is essential.
• Knowledge of the Highway Code and EU tachograph requirements is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute collection and delivery schedules effectively.
• Lead and motivate the team to improve productivity and service levels.

Skills

Logistics Management

Problem Solving

Commercial Awareness

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Logistics Qualification

Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

Tools

Transport Operation Systems

IT Systems

Job description

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.

• Monday - Friday
• Nights
• 52.5 hours per week
• Additional benefits:
• 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)

About the Job:

• 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