Shift pattern 1pm to 10:30pm Monday to Friday
A quick look at the role
To efficiently and effectively manage the day-to-day operations of the Depot, whilst delivering and maintaining first class customer service against pre-defined business KPIs. This role will work alongside the Depot Manager role to support the depot's operational, safety and service performance.
Your Core Responsibilities
* Provide leadership, give work instructions and monitor the performance of the traffic dispatcher team i.e. Review of Depot KPI's - Service, Safety and Profitability.
* Operationally manage the day-to-day shift operations at the depot including driver supervision and ensure vehicle availability through close working relationships with fleet management.
* Manage, motivate, train and develop the team as required.
* Deal effectively with underperformance, implementing disciplinary procedures as appropriate.
* Conduct absence management, e.g. conduct return to work interviews.
* Manage the planning process for mobilization of new work and tactical re-routes. Manage the seasonal challenges of Bank holidays and Christmas holidays ensuring the resources and routes are optimized according to customer needs.
* On a daily basis, ensure routing and service issues are dealt with and is ultimately responsible for the customer service experience. From time to time, they may conduct customer visits.
* Contribute toward ongoing cost control, actively seeking to improve efficiency, reduce operating costs, increase margin and meet budget targets.
Our Essential Requirements
* Experience as Transport Manager or position of similar responsibility in Services or Logistics industry.
* People and health & safety management in a unionized environment.
* Experience with route planning software such as Route Monkey, DPS (LogiX), etc.
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