Operations Support - Salford, United Kingdom - City Excavations Ltd

Description

We are a busy tipping and aggregate recycling company based in Salford and are looking for an Operation Support Person/Class 2 Driver to manage and maintain our fleet of drivers and tipper trucks respectively.

In this critical role, we are looking for a proactive and resilient individual to fulfil our compliance requirements relating to the O Licence, and to generally support our transport and aggregate recycling operation.

• Maintain operational resilience with ongoing recruitment of suitably qualified drivers, vetting applicants, interviewing, salary negotiation and appointment.
• Planning and communicating daily driver work schedules.
• Daily driver ticket and load checks
• Liaising with mechanics, tyre fitters, transport manager etc to order parts, arrange repairs, keep on top of 6 weeklies & MOT's etc to keep the wagons operational
• Occasional fitter duties where required including tyre changes and transporting vehicles
• Ordering other supplies including fuel, oil, ad blue etc and managing fuel card usage to ensure the best prices
• Carrying out induction training, regular reviews and ongoing training via toolbox talks etc and keeping records of all such training
• Analysing driver performance by monitoring the tracker during the day and comparing the daily worksheets to expectations to ensure driver and job profitability
• Regular downloading of driver and wagon tachos and analysis of the same using Clockwatcher software. Maintaining records of violations and action taken.
• Carrying out regular checks on tacho cards and recording the same
• Supporting the Office Manager where necessary speaking to drivers regarding performance both informally and formally under the disciplinary procedure
• Supporting business development; ensuring any enquiries are effectively communicated
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment within the yard and workshop
• Liasing with aggregate yard colleagues to ensure operational efficiency
• Operating a class 2 tipping vehicle where required
• Any other associated duties
• Have experience in a transport and/or aggregate recycling environment
• Hold a current CPC and Class 2 licence with tipper experience
• Be able to demonstrate good knowledge of current legislation with regards to Operator Licensing, Compliance, Drivers Hours, Load security and Vehicle Maintenance.
• Possess a positive and approachable attitude and have effective communication skills
• Be assertive when dealing with driver compliance or performance issues
• Have fitting experience/mechanical skills would be an advantage
• Be proactive, reliable and be prepared to adapt to a varied role
• Be physically fit to handle manual tasks
• Possess IT skills in Outlook/Microsoft Office/Excel

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Onsite parking

• Monday to Friday

• Salford, M50 1BA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

• Driving: 1 year (preferred)

• Driving Licence (required)
• Driver CPC (required)