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Duties
We have an exciting opportunity for anyone wanting to progress to become a transport manager in a progressive 4-year time frame.
The candidate will start off as a driver/driver trainer supporting the business in deliveries and training our Widnes driver team. They will support the transport manager daily and elevate to cover the transport manager when on leave or away from site.
This progressive role will see the candidate obtain their transport manager CPC, learn all the internal systems, processes and procedures, and eventually take over as the site transport manager.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
* Driver – Must be willing to drive all vehicles on our fleet to complete various duties.
* Driving is the main part of this role and must be willing to cover any route in any vehicle at a moment’s notice.
* Pump Over Trained (Low Pressure Discharge) – Must be willing to complete Pump Over deliveries into customer’s tanks.
* Pump Over Trainer (Low Pressure Discharge) – You will be supporting our new recruits and training them to become professional and safe drivers who complete Pump Overs to our customers tanks. You may be required to ‘sign off’ other sites Pump Over drivers within this part of the role.
* Driver Support – Supporting our team daily on delivery routes, questions about customer locations, supporting with the use of all vehicle equipment.
* Driver Champion – This will include becoming a ‘driver voice’ at the frequent ‘Driver Champion’ meetings. This is where innovative ideas, better ways of working, alternative working methods and ways we can support our front-line teams better are discussed. These meetings will be held with the Transport Management team and other Driver Champions from other sites.
* Driver co-ordinator – Being on-site in the morning and holding the relationship with Warehouse and Administration teams to support drives in resolving any issues or concerns before leaving. You will also work more closely with our Regional Transport Mangers in retaining our ‘On Time in Full’ delivery metric above the required level.
We Are Looking For
* Willing to learn - including licence acquisition (if required)
* A team player
* Able to listen and communicate effectively.
* Able to withdraw from conflict easily.
* Calm and level-headed
* Able to commit to changing working hours with little or no notice.
* Able to commit to completing various duties with little or no notice.
* Able to work with the team in a professional manner.
* Able to earn respect of the rest of the team.
Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives - from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 10,000 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!
We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
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We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges and respects the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of every employee. Through our dedicated Employee Resource Networks, we provide the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry while making a difference in our communities.
Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification