Overview
Wincanton manages the transportation of fuel from Valero's terminals to retail sites and handles the delivery of petroleum, ethanol and aviation fuel. Our site in Kingsbury, Tamworth operates 25 tankers delivering fuel to Valero’s network.
Reporting to the Transport Manager, this role assists in the daily running of the Transport Operation, to ensure the safe, efficient and timely delivery of goods.
Hours of work hours are Monday - Friday with weekly rotating early/late shifts
05:30 - 13:30/11:00 - 19:00
Salary £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.
Key responsibilities:
1. Assist in the daily running of the Transport operation by completing all administrative and legislative tasks required to maintain performance of the operation.
2. To liaise with other departments to ensure all delayed departures and/or deliveries are clearly communicated to the relevant area.
3. Ensure Operational security requirements are adhered to. vehicle keys, phones, fuel cards.
4. Collation and input of statistical information for various reports.
5. Engage directly with customers to provide updates in relation to their delivery, to resolve queries or provide pre-delivery information as required.
6. Management of tachograph records.
7. Promote good driver good driver behaviours utilising tools including Mix telematics.
8. Assist with conducting Investigations within a timely manner.
9. Assist with the management of vehicle defects through the VOR process.
10. Actively be involved in the recruitment, training and coaching of all colleagues.
11. Management of the sickness absence process, including accurate record keeping and return to work interviews.
What will you bring?
12. Supervisory experience within a busy transport operational environment (any industry).
13. Understanding of drivers working time directive and EU regulations.
14. Experience in dealing with HR issues including investigations, welfare meetings etc.
15. Attention to detail is key for this role as is the accuracy of information supplied.
16. Well organised with the ability to prioritise tasks as required.
17. Excellent communicator at all levels, with a positive attitude to work.
18. Good computer skills are critical to this role specifically MS Office applications such as Word and Excel and knowledge of Distribution/Transport Systems would be advantageous.
19. CPC holder.
20. Experience of working in a unionized environment is desirable but not essential.
Our Culture & Benefits
In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.
Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.
Be a part of our values; We’re Thoughtful, We’re Aiming High and We’re Prepared.
Our Commitment
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your application.
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