Group Operations Manager

Southampton Permanent £55,000 - £65,000 per year View Job Description
Michael Page Logistics are looking to recruit a Group Operations Manager. The role will cover depots across the South East with a focus on the Thames Valley & Southampton areas.
  • Part of leadership team for UK team
  • Supportive business with great culture and values

About Our Client

Our client is an independent distributor of specialist goods and servicing a variety of commercial and industrial sectors. The business continues to perform well and have ambitious plans for growth.

Job Description

You will be responsible for delivering high levels of productivity and driving continuous improvement though high-performance teams and exceeding compliance standards.

  • Maintain 100% compliance with the O Licence Undertakings as a Transport Manager, seeking to exceed DVSA KPI standards
  • Manage, lead and mentor the drivers and resources across the network and any further expansion of the operation
  • Work with the Planning team to deliver optimal use of resources to maximise Productivity
  • Provide Operations and Customer support to both drivers, other Managers and Customer Services, as required
  • Develop and understanding of available Fuel Management Systems and technology to deliver efficient operations
  • Deliver training across the depots in relation to Inductions, Professional Developmentand promotion of H&S
  • Management of incidents and investigations, including Near Misses and Complaints, with Root Cause Analysis

The Successful Applicant

Knowledge / Skills and Attributes:

  • In depth knowledge of the Goods Vehicle and hold Management CPC
  • Demonstrable experience of managing transport operations
  • Experience with modern vehicle technologies
  • Ability to demonstrate influential communication
  • Strong demonstrable organisation and planning skills
  • Positive attitude, pro-active, strong communication skills, ability to work under pressure.
  • FORS experience - Desirable
  • ISOH/NEBSOSH training qualification (Health and Safety / Environmental) - Desirable

What's on Offer

You will have the opportunity to work for a fantastic business and will receive a competitive package including salary, vehicle & bonus.

Contact
Matthew Ellison
Quote job ref
JN-092024-6549659
Phone number
07467000187

Job summary

Job function
Logistics
Subsector
Transport Management
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Location
Southampton
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Matthew Ellison
Consultant phone
07467000187
Job reference
JN-092024-6549659