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    Transport Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Lawsons Whetstone

    Lawsons Whetstone
    Lawsons Whetstone London, United Kingdom

    20 hours ago

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    Permanent, Full time
    Description

    About Lawsons

    Lawsons is the UK's largest independent fencing, timber and builders' merchants and now boasts 36 branches, 700 employees and £200 million turnover, founded in 1921 and operates across London and the South East of England.

    Transport Assistant

    The Role

    This role is to support the branch and wider company fleet and drivers in-line with transport laws and regulations and to maximise profits via intelligent utilisation.

    The role is critical to the performance of the overall branch success and therefore needs constant focus.

    Branch Postcode - N7 9BN.

    Transport Compliance

    Load checks of all vehicles leaving the yard

    Drivers hours management- tachograph downloads, infringement debriefs

    Ensuring staff are supported and adequately trained to do their job.

    Working closely and forging relationships with group transports to ensure accident and mis- use reduction

    Best in class approach to H&S & drivers held accountable for mis-use and infringement

    Support supplier performance regards H&S practice

    Ensure all drivers have the adequate equipment to do their job at all times

    Ensure all vehicles maintenance, inspection schedules and MOTs are met

    Any necessary daily reports completed

    Transport Efficiency

    Best in class productivity

    Utilising our assets to be as efficient as we can be, reducing mileage, improved number of drops etc

    Full utilisation of network

    Supporting other branches to deliver to cater for customer demand

    Managing Online orders (bringing orders forward and arrange collections, transferring orders)

    Supporting with Route Planning

    We would love to meet someone with...

    • Previous Experience working in Transport a Builders Merchant's (ESSENTIAL)
    • Excellent Communication Skills
    • The ability to prioritise whilst working under pressure
    • Exceptional time management skills
    • Role- modelling behaviour- working with integrity, honesty and in a confidential manner
    • Basic knowledge & understanding of Transport Legislation and procedures
    • Previous experience within a Transport Department
    • A Full UK Driving License
    • A valid HGV Class 2 License (desirable, not essential)
    • Good understanding of vehicles and Hiab's
    • Strong administrative and IT skills
    • Strong numerical skills with the ability to calculate weights and measures
    • Demonstrate a positive, friendly and stable attitude
    • Is prepared to develop a knowledge of the company, its products and the elements required to be successfully employed in the business
    • Someone who will promote and adhere to the company's cultures, values and professionalism
    • Good interpersonal skills, confident and organised

    What is in it for you...

    Salary £28,000 - £32,000, dependant on experience

    23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

    Pension Scheme

    Death In Service Scheme

    Employee Assisted Programme

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