Group Operations Manager - Transport
Location: Peterborough
JRL PAL Is a part of the JRL Group which encompasses 14+ divisions delivering bespoke solutions for the most complex construction projects. The company is a specialist within the haulage and construction sectors, with a fleet of over 100 HGV vehicles and depots nationwide.
Due to continued growth we are looking for a Regional Group Manager with haulage experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage the transport team in the allocation and prioritising of workload to increase efficiency
- Effective and regular liaising with all other relevant departments to ensure efficiency across our projects;
- Ensure vehicle fleet is managed effectively i.e. vehicle compliance and vehicle servicing checks etc. and where necessary escalating any identified issues and recommending resolution at Director level
- Assist the admin team in order for them to maintain records and systems to ensure that the vehicle/s are not overloaded
- Ensuring that our vehicles are maintained properly, including the inspection of vehicles at the appropriate time and implementing actions to remedy any defects found
- Motivate the team to understand of all legislative requirements is communicated across the team
- Ensure that all authorised vehicles will be kept at the authorised operating centre(s) when not in use
- Notifying the relevant traffic commissioner of any changes to licence(s) or drivers etc. that are necessary
- Actively develop the Transport team in increasing engagement, communication and people development
- Manage and collate necessary information and documentation to apply for (and maintain) FORS accreditation.
- Ensuring all drivers comply with driver hours and tachograph rules and adhere to legislation including speed limits
Experience / Knowledge
- In order to be successful in this role you must have:
- At least two years’ experience in a similar logistics role
- Experience of FORS accreditation and going through this audit process
- Experience of managing HGV fleet
- Experience in Construction Logistics
- Experience working with Hiab/artic/heavy Haulage
- Experience of managing an operators licence
- Ideally some experience in the construction materials sector
- Working knowledge of health and safety legislation relevant to the workplace
- Strong computer skills – including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and Qargo as a minimum
- The ability to follow and provide clear instructions
- Strong organisational skills
Qualifications
- Transport Manager CPC National Qualification.
- HGV class 1 & 2 would be a preference (this demonstrates hands-on experience in the role you will be managing)
Desirable Criteria
- Be proactive in getting to understand the wider business objectives, and in line with this, look for and contribute ideas to increase efficiency and improve service
- Proactively contribute to the long-term resource planning of the Transport Department with regard to assets and people resource (recruitment)
- Proactively seek to understand the financial performance of the operation and take ownership for addressing inefficiencies which impact on the departments P&L
- Communicate with confidence to a wide range of stakeholders and be capable of working within a team as well as individually
- Take the lead in resolving unforeseen problems as they arise ensuring appropriate resolution of these to utilise the learning to plan for future similar scenarios
Benefits
- Competitive salary, with confidence of working for an established and growing company.
- Company Pension Scheme.
- Private Healthcare.
- Opportunity for progression within the business.
- An opportunity to work on some of the nation’s most exciting Construction projects.
- Dedicated Training & Development Department.
- A stimulating & dynamic environment.
- Team bonding events.
- Sporting Events – perfect for the keen cyclist/runner.
With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, the JRL Group is the right place for you.
