Contract Manager - Hatfield – £35k p/a - Exciting Career Opportunity - Apply Today!
Ignition Driver Recruitment is currently recruiting for a 360° Contract Manager, to be based at our client site in Hatfield.
Do you:
Have demonstrable experience working within HGV driver recruitment?
Have a passion for sales and business development?
Have the ability to think on your feet?
Have the capability to learn quickly?
Have the drive and determination to push yourself in a challenging environment? Your own full UK driving licence is essential, as travel to client sites will be required.
Contract Manager - Role & Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day operations of the site driver requirements
Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, and allocation of a pool of professional drivers
Act as the primary point of contact, ensuring service levels and expectations are consistently met
Ensure full compliance with transport regulations, driver hours, and legal requirements (e.g. Working Time Directive, Microlise and DVLA checks)
Monitor and manage driver performance, attendance, and conduct, taking appropriate action when necessary
Conduct regular client reviews and attend site meetings to maintain strong relationships and identify opportunities for improvement or growth
Manage driver scheduling and rota planning to meet fluctuating client demands
Support the recruitment team with forecasting needs and proactive driver pool development
Ensure accurate record-keeping including contracts, timesheets, and compliance documentation
Provide regular reports on KPIs, service delivery, and contract performance to internal stakeholders and clients
Resolve issues and escalate where necessary to ensure service continuity and client satisfactionPlease note that whilst this role is mostly managing HGV drivers, there may be some requirement to deal with warehousing flex-employees also.
Trainee Contract Manager - Working Hours
The role is Monday to Friday, and we are looking for someone who can meet the requirement for flexibility when it comes to working hours and days. It is a full-time role, therefore 37.5 hours a week standard, but there will be requirements during busier periods for longer working hours and potential weekend working.
You will also be required to undertake an on-call facility, which will be pre-planned on a rotational basis.
Contract Manager - Candidate Requirements
You will have excellent interpersonal skills, experience of building and maintaining relationships internally and externally
You must be able to work under your own initiative, as well as part of a larger team
You should be confident with your own time management
You will have a pragmatic approach to problem-solving
You will understand the legal demands of working within the driving sector (such as WTD, HGV License requirements, Infringements etc)
You will be able to demonstrate at least 12 months experience working in Recruitment within a transport environment.
Contract Manager - The Package
Financial:
Excellent salary prospects
Weekly Pay (Friday)
Death In Service
Company Contribution Pension SchemeWelfare:
Generous holiday entitlement – 28 days rising to 33 after service length increases
An extra day off during your birthday month
Fantastic employee engagement initiatives
Annual Summer Garden Party
Annual Black Tie Christmas Event
Team events throughout the year
Independent HR team for training, advice and support
Working in a vibrant and exciting atmosphere Professional Development:
Fantastic career development opportunities
Excellent employee growth
Continuous training opportunities
Employee mentoring
Regular performance assessments to enhance career progression
If you think you have what it takes to join this expanding team, and you would like to chat to someone further about the role, the company and your prospects with the business, please click to apply today.
Our hiring manager will review your CV, and give you a call for an informal chat before hopefully, progressing you through to the next stage for a formal interview