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Hours Monday to Friday with Saturday cover when required.
Salary Competitive
Company Overview
Established in 1973, Mulgrew Haulage Ltd offers haulage and warehousing services, operating a comprehensive fleet of modern trucks and curtain side trailers to deliver unit loads across Ireland and the UK. We cater to the food, drink, and packaging sectors, taking pride in the service provided to our esteemed blue-chip clients.
The ideal candidate must have experience of a similar role in logistics and will be based at our depot in Heysham, this is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to support and enhance our established Traffic Team.
Job Overview
Reporting to the UK Controller and the sole running of the Heysham Depot. Responsible for the Transport assistant and working closely with the UK driver trainer in the planning of inductions and recruitment of new and existing drivers. Also assisting the teams based at head office with any requirement within the depot/company to maintain driver numbers and keep all vehicles filled daily with the assistance of outside recruitment companies. To have a sound understanding of Road Transport Legislation to keep all vehicles in line with DOT.
Job Duties
The Depot Manager will:
assist in the running of the UK depots and fleet requirements
ensure vehicles are serviced, maintained and repaired in line with DOT requirements and relevant records kept achieving 100% legal compliance.
work closely with our own workshops and service provides to ensure availability of trucks for servicing/inspections.
primary point of contact for drivers via telephone and text
ensure maximum availability of fleet for operational teams by working with casual drivers to ensure all available vehicles are manned.
Communicate between head office planning desk on weekly basis, planning driver availability sheet to ensure maximum availability of fleet for operational teams by working with casual / Agency staff to ensure all available vehicles manned.
manage absences, sickness and holiday records
keep good housekeeping in and around the Depot.
promote a good Health and Safety culture with working closely with head office and the H&S team.
Please note that this job description is not intended to provide a comprehensive list of activities, duties, and responsibilities.
Must have experience in similar role within logistics/Transport Industry
Must have TM CPC Licence
Ability to demonstrate the running of a transport depot or hub
Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills
ability to perform in a dynamic & pressurised environment.
Ability to demonstrate leadership Skills
Understanding of added value and managing the change process
Good geographical knowledge of UK
Efficient IT skills to include Excel
Flexible approach to working hours with the ability to work within a shift pattern
Ability to work as part of a team
Key Skills
Self-motivated
Leadership
Good geographical knowledge of the UK
IT Skills
Teamwork
Mulgrew Haulage is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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