At Oxalis Logistics, we dont just move goodswe move industries forward. Trusted by some of the largest blue-chip companies in the world,
we deliver safe, seamless, and innovative solutions across the UK and Europe. With over 2,700 colleagues and 1,900+ vehicles across 90+ locations, our people are the driving force behind our success.
Were proud to foster a culture built on Care, Ownership, Adaptability, Respect, and Striving for Excellencevalues that guide everything we do.
Total Reward Package:
At Oxalis, people power our progress. We offer competitive reward and benefits packages, and a supportive environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. Some of the benefits we offer:
Salary: £42,000
Life Insurance (2 x Salary)
Pension (4% EE / 6% ER)
33 days holiday rising to 38 days with service (including Bank Holidays)
Gym discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
Annual Salary reviews
Career development opportunities
Cycle to work
BP Fule Card
Role Summary:
Reporting to the Operations Resource Manager, each Regional Resource Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the correct level of driver and vehicle resources are in place at all terminals in their region and providing the planning team with a diary of these from which to plan each day.
Key Responsibilities:
The job holder is responsible for;
Maintaining short, medium and long term awareness of the resource requirements in your region and ensuring that resource levels are in place to meet client demands.
Maintaining accurate records of resource allocation
Providing regular updates to the Head of Department on resource management performance.
Assisting in development and implementation of strategies to improve resource utilisation.
Liaising with the appropriate planners on a daily basis in order to flex resources up and down in order to maximise efficiency whilst maintaining the highest levels of customer service.
Authorising all drivers holiday and other absence requests
Working 4 weeks in advance, ensure that any driver resource shortfalls are covered in the first instance through local overtime, then through cross-contracting, then through booking agency resource and subcontractors.
Where necessary, engaging with clients in order to provide updates on upcoming resource provision
Developing strong working relationships with planners and drivers in order to maximise the benefit of those relationships
Acting as duty manager on a rota basis with full responsibility for managing operational issues that occur during this time. This includes dealing with incidents on a desktop basis where possible, and resolving resource shortfalls.
Hours of work:
Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week) with one hours unpaid lunch break per day. Normal office hours are Monday to Friday 9.00 - 17.30. Duty Manager responsibilities on a rota basis will include a mix of early and late shifts between the hours of 7.30am and 8pm on weekdays and weekends between the hours of 9am and 5.30pm. When working late shifts that require office presence until 8pm, you will also be expected to be available between the hours of 8pm and 10pm on an on-call basis. Where a weekend is worked, an equal amount of time off in lieu will be awarded.
Requirements
Essential
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Have strong organisational skills and the ability to multi-task
Ability to communicate effectively across teams and levels
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
Desirable
Have experience in resource management or relevant planning
Have experience of engaging with drivers on a regular basis
Experience in logistics, transport, or industrial sectors
Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
At Oxalis, your growth fuels our progress. With meaningful development opportunities and a culture that values contribution, this is your chance to make a lasting impact in the logistics industry.
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