Transport & Plant Manager Fixed Term

The Job

This position is a 12 month fixed term contract or a 12 month secondment for an internal candidiate.

Supporting multiple branches within our Midlands & North region to ensure the day to day transport operation at branch level meets the companies legal requirements.
Responsibility for managing the execution, direction of all transport matters within the stores in the region.

Including but not limited to delivering

• Operational efficiencies.
• Managing opex budgets.
• Key supplier network management.
• Branch transport compliance, ensuring that vehicles are safe and meet legal requirements.
• Driver management, ensuring drivers are managed correctly and are also aware of their duties & comply to their obligations.
• Carrying out investigations and disciplinary meetings.
• Agency driver and hire vehicle supply management.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that all in house vehicles are compliant with all legal, regulatory and contractual requirements, and where necessary escalating any identified issues and recommending resolution to the branch management team.
• Implement a prescriptive & proactive approach to the maintenance of fleet vehicles, keeping within a legal framework and designated budget and ensuring all vehicles used are fit for purpose.
• Ensuring transport staff deliver the service appropriate to the changing needs of customers, both internal & external, in line with the needs of the business.
• Manage and develop a team of drivers, who will work unsupervised either alone or in small teams, in order to deliver a quality service to our customers.
• Implement best practices to deliver operational efficiencies.
• Develop & drive cultural change within the branch transport operation.
• To take the lead in resolving unforeseen problems as they arise ensuring appropriate resolution of these and to utilise the learning to plan for future similar scenarios.
• To support the branch team, undertaking tasks and responsibilities in line with the emerging needs & operational requirements of the business.
• To ensure high standards of service delivery through the consistent application of recognised standards and established policies, procedures and practices.
• To work in a safe and effective manner at all times in line with company policies & procedures.

Qualifications

• Transport Management qualification (CPC National).
• Licence to drive in the UK, Class C Licence & loader crane licence would be an advantage although not essential.

Experience & Abilities

• A knowledge and understanding of all areas of the supply chain, budgets and financial controls, legislation and relevant fleet controls.
• Ability to work within a high volume transport operation.
• Strong communication and people management skills being able to cultivate strong business relationships on multiple levels.
• Strong numeric & literacy skills as this position requires involvement in managing budgets and the calculation weights and measures.
• Be safety conscious with a knowledge of the transport operations and maintenance and be detail conscious with regards to the vehicles.
• Experience of vehicle maintenance regimes.
• Proven ability to plan and schedule confidently
• Experience in a similar managerial role in the transport sector, including the supervision of staff.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.

Attributes

• Inspires others to achieve personal and organisational goals.
• Adapts leadership styles to suit different situations.
• Gains commitment from team to ensure an effective service is provided.
• Motivates individuals to achieve personal goals.
• Earns respect by setting a positive example through own behaviour & effective Communication.
• Delivers clear and accurate information in the most appropriate way.
• Able to explain why decisions are made, lead discussions and influences others.
• Takes responsibility for own performance in order to achieve best practice and organisational excellence.
• Addresses challenging situations and reaches solutions, adapting working practices to achieve results.
• Responds to feedback as a source of improving own effectiveness.
• Highly adaptable to organisational change, taking responsibility for self-development.

What’s in it for you?

Here at Selco, we value our colleagues, and you will be entitled to a whole host of benefits when working with us. We offer a wide range of lifestyle perks, including;

Health cash plan, making it easy for you and your family to get the healthcare you need and claim back the costs.

• Profit Based bonus scheme, up to £175 per month.
• Discounts and offers at thousands of retailers, cinemas, restaurants, amusement parks and gyms.
• Generous staff discount on all products sold in store.
• Competitive company pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Holiday Buying.
• Free life assurance.
• Share save scheme.

At Selco, the opportunities for professional growth and development are limitless. We actively support and encourage internal advancements through a fully developed and supported career path, with plenty of training opportunities along the way to help you develop the career path you want.

About Us

Fancy developing your career with the UK’s fastest growing builders’ merchants? We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic and ambitious individuals with a ‘can do’ attitude to help us serve the nation’s tradespeople.

We won’t pretend it’s not hard work and at times a challenging environment however you’ll be working with some great people and in return we offer a first-class rewards package.

We’re growing year-on-year with no signs of slowing down. With new branches opening their doors nationwide, this is your chance to be a part of our exciting journey and build your career with Selco.

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a work environment that is diverse, inclusive and welcoming to all. Our aim is for Selco colleagues to be a true representation of all sections of society. We are committed to the Health and Safety of our Colleagues being our top priority.