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Reports to: Operations and Fleet Manager
Location: Kingsbury, Staffordshire with 2 days a week in Thurrock, Essex
Responsibilities:
1. Ensuring legal compliance and safety of all drivers and vehicles
2. Managing HR processes including sickness and absence, grievance and disciplinary procedures
3. Conducting thorough and accurate incident investigations
4. Liaison with unions
5. Implementing measures to ensure adherence to systems of work
6. Conducting toolbox talks, training, and driver engagement at all locations
7. Recruitment and selection of drivers and Traffic office team
8. Managing the service, inspection, and repair of the fleet
9. Driver performance management
10. Managing driver rota and holiday planning
11. Managing the production and compilation of risk assessments for delivery sites
12. Providing leadership and direction to the transport team, including feedback on performance
13. Conducting monthly depot audits
14. Leading by example to promote a safe, compliant working environment
15. Effective communication with stakeholders
16. Maintaining good geographical knowledge
17. Identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing changes to streamline operations
18. Managing driver training, assessment, and qualification processes
Personal Specification:
* Extensive experience in all aspects of road transport, ideally with fuel distribution experience
* Strong leadership skills
* National or International CPC certification
* Experience working in a highly unionized environment with strong administrative and communication skills
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Oil and Gas
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