Transport Allocation & Scheduling Lead

First Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Travel Pass

Nominee Pass after three months of svc

Cycle to work scheme

Discount platform

Job summary

First Group in London region is seeking three Allocation Supervisors to ensure efficient resource allocation for optimal service. You will coordinate with drivers and managers to schedule rosters, cover shifts, and address lateness or absences, while handling payroll-related tasks and data entry.

The role requires strong communication, the ability to work under pressure, and proficiency with Outlook, Word and Excel. A focus on safety and accurate rota management is essential.

Qualifications

• Good attendance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to multi task to handle busy workload.
• Good eye for detail for data entry work.
• Proficient in Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Good knowledge of driver hours (national and international).

Responsibilities

• Determining staff availability.
• Allocating staff to cover spare duties, overtime and rest days within the garage.
• Allocate GDT's to new starters for route & type training.
• Dealing with drivers who are late or absent, including recording lateness and absence.
• Introduction of new rotas and schedules and communicating this to staff.
• Dealing with staff queries on payroll, rotas & schedules, holiday requests.
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety procedures, reporting accidents and defective equipment.
• Enter data into allocations systems and undertake payroll related tasks.

Skills

Attendance

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Under pressure

Multi-tasking

Data entry accuracy

Outlook

Word

Excel

Driver hours knowledge

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

First Group in London region is seeking three Allocation Supervisors to ensure efficient resource allocation for optimal service. You will coordinate with drivers and managers to schedule rosters, cover shifts, and address lateness or absences, while handling payroll-related tasks and data entry.

The role requires strong communication, the ability to work under pressure, and proficiency with Outlook, Word and Excel. A focus on safety and accurate rota management is essential.