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Job Details
Job Title: Vehicle Banksman
Department: Transport Department
Location: Service Centre - Letchworth
Reports To: Driver Team Manager
Salary: £22,781.20
Working hours:
Monday to Thursday 13:00 – 18:30
Friday 12:00 – 18:00
Saturday 05:00 – 11:00
Job Purpose:
To direct and control the movements of vehicles at a service centre, including light commercial vehicles and large goods vehicles entering and exiting the “Despatch” yard.
Traffic Management
The Banksman is in charge of helping manage the traffic flow, movement and direction of site vehicles. By doing so:
* Assist the management team in the creation of safe systems of operation for vehicle and pedestrian movements in and out of the yard areas.
* At peak times, assist and guide drivers in their duties of manoeuvring vehicles into and out of designated parking/loading/unloading areas.
* Manage and control the safe interaction of pedestrians and vehicles on the bay and in the yard areas.
* Bring to the attention of site management where colleagues, visiting drivers or visitors fail to follow instructions or operate safely.
As there is a lot of movement on the site, the banksman is an essential part of the smooth flow of operations.
Objectives:
* Plan and agree the safe methods of operation for the transport and yard in conjunction with the Fleet & Transport Manager, Driver Team Manager, and H&S and Compliance Manager.
* Complete or assist in the completion of the relevant Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work for the areas under your direct control.
* Directly control the peak activity times as specified by the Risk Assessments, including the direction of vehicles and pedestrians working in these areas.
* Support the Warehouse & Transport Management Teams in achieving departmental and company objectives.
* Ensure that the transport yard is clean and clear of any rubbish.
* Assist the despatch porters with bringing in empty totes into the warehouse that have been brought back by drivers following their morning deliveries.
* Assist with the cleaning of soiled totes that have been returned from driver deliveries.
* Assist with other departments where needed.
Competencies:
* Ability to engage and deliver motivation and form positive conditions amongst staff.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Excellent time management with a focus on staff management.
* Knowledge of department-dependent systems with confidence to learn others.
* Ability to use initiative within pre-determined boundaries.
* Familiarity with Security, Audit, and Compliance processes.
* Formal Banksman training is required – this is not a prerequisite to securing the position as full training will be given.
* The ability to act as the site trainer for cascading Banksman training to other colleagues.
Key Working Relationships:
* Service Centre Management Team
* Outbound Managers and Porters
* Driver Team Managers and Drivers
* External Suppliers & Hauliers
Level of Decision Making:
* This role does have some autonomy in decision making, within limits set by company policy and the Driver Team Manager.
* Working with Team Members and the Management Team to formulate recommendations for the improvement of processes and procedures.
Additional Information:
* An element of flexibility will be required in relation to overtime, which may include full days, Saturdays and Bank Holiday working where necessary to meet the needs of the business.
What Cencora offers
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.
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