40hrs per week - 5 days to include a Saturday
Start time (Weekdays) circa 6.00am
Start time (Sat) circa 2:00am
Purpose of the Position:
To ensure smooth & efficient running of the distribution department, maintain high levels of efficiencies whilst ensuring that customer requirements are met.
Key Activities & Responsibilities:
- To assist in the development and deployment of systems to maximise the efficiency of the operation, while ensuring budgets and costs are maintained.
- Regularly assess route performance and mileage.
- To perform the daily driver de-brief with all drivers and accurately record information onto databases and spreadsheets.
- To ensure key information is communicated in a professional manner to all drivers as required.
- To assist in driver training and assessments.
- To assist in the scheduling of all current and new routes.
- To monitor daily the tracking system, reporting any abnormalities to the Transport Manager, which will include tipping times, speed and idle reports.
- To perform daily and weekly audits on paperwork to ensure procedures are being adhered to and suggest changes if required.
- To ensure that digital and paper tachograph records are maintained and filed correctly, safeguarding driver’s hours are within legal boundaries.
- To ensure that all company procedures are always adhered to by all employees and report any issues to the relevant line manager.
- To ensure all vehicles are cleaned and maintained to a safe operating standard, while making sure that only the correct cleaning equipment and chemicals are used.
- To liaise with Purchasing and ensure produce is collected as and when required.
- To work in a team-based environment where all managers/employees work together for the good of the business.
- Through the department, provide ongoing intelligence/data/information that can be used by other departments to make more informed decisions.
- Ensure that all applicable legislation (H&S, Hygiene, STS, etc.) for the modern food business is in place and adhered to by all and that any violations are reported to the business.
Key Attributes:
- Good Geographical knowledge and an understanding of the industry/role requirements.
- Customer focused and solutions driven.
- Able to develop and maintain strong relationships across the business.
- Strong communication skills with an excellent command of English.
- Team player with an understanding of people.
- Computer and number Literate.
- CPC holder an advantage but not essential.
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
Work Location: In person
