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Our client has an extremely exciting opportunity to complete their Transport Team

* Managing and debriefing drivers
* Working closely with customers to ensure smooth running of operational
* Leadership and supervision of day to day transport
* Co-Ordination of activities including vehicle route planning and scheduling
* Monitoring health and safety and compliance
* Administrative duties
* Answering queries via email, phone & face to face

Skilled needed to be successful

* General haulage experience
* Knowledge of working time directive & EU Driving hours
* CPC qualification advantageous
* Good communication skills
* Strong geographical knowledge of the UK
* Organisational skills
* Ability to work to deadlines
* Flexible
* Computer literate- Microsoft office, excel and outlook

Salary

Up to 29,000 depending on experience

Days

Predominately Monday-Friday (may involve some weekend work depending on business needs)

Hours

08:00 to 18:00


In return

* Competitive holiday pay
* Excellent holiday allowance
* Life assurance
* Pension and sickness scheme
* Additional holiday purchasing scheme
* Christmas saving club

Logistics & Supply Chain Workforce are responsible for placing thousands of dedicated professionals out to work across the Midlands. We operate from several prime locations in the area, and are likely to have an office right near you. Job categories include; Food Production, Food Processing, Warehouse, distribution and Planning. We are always on the lookout for the very best talent, so if you know anyone, refer them to our professional and friendly team who will be more than happy to help.

Main Purpose of the Role

Working for a very fast growing e-commerce business operating globally with plans to grow further, this is an exciting opportunity for you to own the role and progress as the company grows. You will oversee and manage our operations process maximising productivity and efficiency.

Responsibilities and duties

Manage stock control and inventory checks and be responsible for entire stock flow within the operation
Full control of warehouse and wage budgets
Be responsible for the inbound, pick and outbound operations
Designing, maintaining and implementing effective processes & procedures to improve inventory records accuracy
Document procedures for third party monitoring
Ensuring accurate and useful data collection and reports for warehouse activity /productivity
Recommending strategic plans and reviews, preparing and completing action plans, implementing production, productivity, quality assurance and customer service standards, resolving problems.
Develop warehouse operation systems by determining product handling and storage requirements.
Developing, implementing and enforcing policies and procedures
Developing processes for receiving products, equipment, utilisation, inventory management and shipping
Develop warehouse design by planning layout and product flow, product handling system and recommending new equipment.
Develop warehouse system by suggesting improvements by analysing process work flow, equipment layout and implementing changes
Keep up to date with legislation changes that may affect the operation of the business
Ensure health and safety regulations are met and adhered to
Negotiate shipping rates & keep up a good relationship with existing or new shipping couriers
And any other duties required by your manager
Person Specification

Experience of managing large teams
Proven success in improving warehouse systems and processes
Experience with WMS Systems and setting one up
Minimum of 5 years management experience for e-commerce business in a warehouse / logistics environment
Analytical and problem solver
Willingness to learn and grow with the company
Trustworthy and understanding of confidentiality issues;
High level of concentration;
Strong communication skills with all levels
Professional, tactful and friendly attitude;
Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
Excellent team working skills, be a strong leader
Be commercially minded and results driven
IT literate / Excel skills

Free Parking
35 hours per week, 1 hour lunch break
50% staff discount
Fun, family, friendly team
Social events
Pension scheme
20 days + 8 bank holidays
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: 50,000.00-70,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)
Logistics & Supply Chain Workforce are responsible for placing thousands of dedicated professionals out to work across the Midlands. We operate from several prime locations in the area, and are likely to have an office right near you. Job categories include; Food Production, Food Processing, Warehouse, distribution and Planning. We are always on the lookout for the very best talent, so if you know anyone, refer them to our professional and friendly team who will be more than happy to help.

As the Transport Manager, the role is jointly fulfilled of more than one holder. The primary purpose is to take accountability for the Company's fleet of HGV vehicles within designated business models including General Haulage and Regional Rigids.
The primary objective is to ensure that freight is transported on time and in full (OTIF) throughout the UK.
Ensuring the Company's vehicles are roadworthy and that drivers comply with traffic and drivers' hours rules. At the same time the role is responsible to the wider public, through the traffic UK traffic commissioner, for ensuring that Adam Jones is compliant and maintains its double green DVSA Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS)

Key Responsibilities:

Effectively manage a team of HGV drivers, organising traffic planning routes to ensure optimum service delivery and profitability (OTIF).
Effectively control costs to ensure maximum profitability and fleet utilisation KPI's including minimised use of Agency staff and planning employed drivers effectively including holiday management.
Ensure plans are aligned to Driver working hours legislation in accordance with UK and EU regulations.
Maintain a proactive philosophy within a flexible teamwork-based environment and ensure that a positive working culture is in place and remains in place by proper and systematic planning.
Complete Driver and Planner performance reviews, set objectives liaising with HR.
Manage expectations of the Company to ensure that drivers are effectively using in-cab technology and obtain electronic PODs and other related paperwork.
Manage planners and act as escalation for arising issues as necessary to ensure deliveries and collections are in accordance with the customer SLA's.
Cooperate with the DVSA as required.
Utilise and develop the use of Company traffic management and Driver telematics systems.
Produce operational reports and manage KPI's and submit to Head of Transport as required.
Action any other elements to fulfil the operational needs of the business.
Identify potential business opportunities and refer to the sales team.
Ensure that drivers are properly trained and competent to operate all relevant vehicles and equipment.
Ensure that all required records are made properly and kept for the required period.
Person Specification:

Must possess full Certificate of Professional Competence qualification (CPC)
Ability to demonstrate excellent experience managing transport management systems and fleet utilisation.
Proven experience in planning and freight transportation and good UK geographical knowledge.
Experience of working with a diverse customer base including influencing and negotiation capabilities
Polite, courteous, respectful and helpful.
Good written, oral communication and analytical skills.
Ability to work flexibility to meet customer demand.
Have the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of people and customers and drivers.
Possess excellent customer service skills.
Prepared to develop own skills and training.
Ability to adapt to rising situations.
Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business.
Desirable - Proven track record of CPD would be advantageous.
Reference ID: TM-AJ2

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: 35,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Weekends
Experience:

Transportation Management: 1 year (Preferred)

Logistics & Supply Chain Workforce are responsible for placing thousands of dedicated professionals out to work across the Midlands. We operate from several prime locations in the area, and are likely to have an office right near you. Job categories include; Food Production, Food Processing, Warehouse, distribution and Planning. We are always on the lookout for the very best talent, so if you know anyone, refer them to our professional and friendly team who will be more than happy to help.

Transport Planner

Halesowen
26,000-32,000

Our client is a locally well-known haulier and prides itself on having an excellent reputation for providing outstanding professional service to its customers.

As a company they are currently experiencing a period of exciting growth within our haulage and pallet network across the Midlands region.
They are currently looking to recruit transport planners to add to our current work force.

As the transport planner for the fleet of HGV vehicles you will be responsible for the efficient planning of deliveries and collections through our own haulage customers or through our contracted collection and delivery network companies.

Exploring and planning the best and most cost effective routes to ensure delivery times are made in accordance with customer SLA's.

Due to the nature of the business, your hours will be variable and the job may require some weekend work.

Must have excellent IT skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends

Experience:
* traffic planning: 1 year (Required)
Work remotely:
* No
Logistics & Supply Chain Workforce are responsible for placing thousands of dedicated professionals out to work across the Midlands. We operate from several prime locations in the area, and are likely to have an office right near you. Job categories include; Food Production, Food Processing, Warehouse, distribution and Planning. We are always on the lookout for the very best talent, so if you know anyone, refer them to our professional and friendly team who will be more than happy to help.

Transport/Facility Manager
Droitwich
30,000 - 40,000 D.O.E
Our client based in Droitwich is expanding their team due to an exciting relocation. They offer grab lorry and tipper lorry hire along with the recycling of inert construction waste which happens on site at their yard and plant facilities. They operate a variety of modern machines and equipment, which ensure they can offer customers the best recycled aggregate available.

Responsibilities
• Managing the yard and the incoming/outgoing of material to process and finished product for sale.
• Managing daily duties of drivers and yard staff
• Working directly alongside the Managing director to ensure smooth running of the facility/recycling depot.
• Route planning for 5 HGVs, these are expected to be single drops.
• Load allocation and compliance checks
• Taking responsibility for 5 drivers including briefing/de - briefings
• General running of the recycling facility.
• Managing the traffic desk and dealing with any escalated driver or transport issues.
• Identifying and progressing opportunities to develop business with existing customers

Background
• The ideal candidate will come from the skip hire/recycling industry or HGV logistics linked with construction industry.
• Transport manager CPC licence is essential
• WAMITAB qualification an advantage
• Experience in routing vehicles
• Management experience of a yard environment
• Ability to quickly gain a good understanding of the customer base and market.
• Ability to coach, train, develop and inspire your staff to promote a hardworking and positive team spirit.
• An understanding of standard operating procedures and how to create, develop, record and manage their adherence.

Logistics & Supply Chain Workforce are responsible for placing thousands of dedicated professionals out to work across the Midlands. We operate from several prime locations in the area, and are likely to have an office right near you. Job categories include; Food Production, Food Processing, Warehouse, distribution and Planning. We are always on the lookout for the very best talent, so if you know anyone, refer them to our professional and friendly team who will be more than happy to help.