Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 3,500 people and operating around 280 manufacturing sites in the UK. We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development. We aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement. Mission & role of the function Leading a team of Weighbridge Technicians in the day to day operation of the weighbridge function and transport plan. Overseeing the management of resource available at relevant sites and depots under their control. The role holder will be responsible for daily management of driver behaviour. The role will also be responsible for company owned vehicle and driver compliance to Health & Safety, EU regulations, Working Time Directive and all aspects or road transport law. Key accountabilities To lead, oversee and manage processing of vehicles and resources on a daily basis Ensure compliance by staff of all statutory legislation and company regulations in respect of transport, health and safety and any other requirements in respect of haulage and delivery arrangements Ensure the company fleet is maintained and operated at the highest standard, with full compliance to all regulatory requirements Liaising and communicating with other departments including, workshop, maintenance facilities, works and central planning office Maintaining relevant data base records for all resource requirements Ensuring that the centralised transport plan is developed and established in line with expectations Management of drivers, ensure that all company drivers are correctly trained and managed to achieve the required service and operational performance. Ensure driver adherence to handbook, policies and procedures Ensuring company vehicles are kept in a clean condition inside and out Day to day management of drivers and weighbridge technicians Ensure KPI’s are maintained and actions put in place to make improvements where necessary Carry out any required site inductions Following all IMS procedures relating to his/her own work activities and his/her staff Ensuring that any customer complaints are recorded and investigated Ensuring that all drivers hours WTD & EU Drivers Hours Directives (tachographs) are analysed and outcomes are processed Manage company drivers worked hours, pay and compliance to tachograph rules Manage discipline issues that may occur, including co-ordination of investigations and hearings Good industrial relations are maintained including disciplinary procedures and actions Job dimensions To oversee and manage fleet resource as well as driver resource to ensure that all are used in a cost effective and efficient manner on a daily basis Liaise effectively with customers, drivers and other associated departments to ensue efficient on time processing of deliveries Overseeing depots within region and supporting staff where necessary Review current methods of operation and identify areas for improvement Must hold Transport Managers CPC What’s on Offer: Salary £50,800 Pension Life assurance Location Ribblesdale Hours 40 • Employer of choice : Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Platinum) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador • Compensation Package : Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance • Work Life Balance : 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical • Family Friendly : Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause • Social Value : paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces) • Wellbeing : Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover