Weighbridge Clerk

Heidelberg Materials AG; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transport sector is seeking a Transport Manager to oversee daily operations and manage resources at various depots. The role involves ensuring compliance with transport legislation, supervising a team of drivers, and maintaining strong communication with customers and various departments. This position offers numerous benefits, including flexible working hours, generous holiday allowances, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Bonus incentives

Generous pension schemes

Life assurance

27 days holiday

Agile and flexible working

Free eye tests

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Manage fleet and driver resources efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Coordinate with maintenance facilities and central planning.
• Flexible with the ability to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the weighbridge and transport plan.
• Ensure drivers follow instructions and manage their activities.
• Recording and investigating customer complaints.

Skills

Knowledge of transport legislation

Ability to manage a team

Strong computer skills

Good communication skills

Ability to prioritize

Education

Understanding of working time directive

Numerate and literate

Job description

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Manage day-to-day operation of the weighbridge function and transport plan. Manage resources available at relevant sites and depots under your control.

Key accountabilities

Process vehicles and resources daily.

Maintain relevant database records for all resource requirements.

Ensure the centralized transport plan is met.

Ensure drivers follow instructions and procedures as outlined in the drivers' folder.

Manage drivers' day-to-day activities.

Coordinate with maintenance facilities, works, and central planning departments.

Maintain good industrial relations, including disciplinary procedures.

Keep company vehicles clean inside and out.

Conduct site inductions as required.

Follow all IMS procedures related to work activities.

Record and investigate customer complaints.

Analyze all drivers' tachographs.

Manage fleet and driver resources efficiently and cost-effectively daily.

Coordinate with customers, drivers, and departments to ensure timely delivery processing.

Job requirements

Knowledge of transport legislation.

Ability to manage a team of drivers.

Strong computer skills.

Ability to prioritize and make decisions discreetly.

Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Flexible, committed, and able to work rotating shifts.

Education/Qualifications

Understanding of working time directive regarding driver tachograph hours.

Numerate and literate.

Employees may be required to perform other duties as reasonably assigned.

What's on Offer

Shift Patterns: 6am-2pm, 10pm-6am, 2pm-10pm, 9am-5pm, 11am-7pm. A Saturday shift in a 5-day rota (6am-2pm).

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* Compensation: Bonus incentives, generous pension schemes, life assurance

* Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), agile and flexible working, holiday purchase, sabbatical

* Family Policies: Maternity, paternity, parental leave, neonatal, adoption, IVF, menopause

* Social Value: Paid volunteering day, community engagement (LGBTQ+, women in STEM, armed forces, etc.)

* Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, mental health support, cycle to work, gym discounts, free eye tests, private medical insurance discounts