Senior Traffic Operator
- Recruiter
- Wincanton
- Location
- Southampton
- Salary
- Competitive + car+benefits
- Posted
- 01 Aug 2017
- Closes
- 28 Aug 2017
- Sectors
- Logistics & Transport
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Senior Traffic Operator
Southampton
We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Traffic Operator to join our Containers Business Unit based in one of our sites in Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity to join a challenging but rewarding business area and really add value with your knowledge and experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Driver Management; Fuel performance, Tachograph infringements, Accident and damage control.
- Wages cost control; OT, Nights out.
- Driver discipline and conformance; uniform and vehicle inspections.
- Operations Management; Supervise the Traffic and Customer service team in the General Managers absence, Operational improvement projects
- Budget & Financial control; Review weekly trading report and identify and resolve cost issues as agreed with the depot manager.
- Customer Management; Business development - Customer ring round list as required, Key Account Management
- Daily operational control of the depot's planning teams.
- Management and development of the team.
- Site H& S and Security
- Site(s) H&S strategy and risk assessments.
- Operational process design; Documenting and training of key processes and driver training records, Security of site and incident investigation.
- Port Liaison; O'Licence management - Weekly control on the Fleet and strict observance of the agreed O'licence conditions at all Operating centres.
Skills, Experience & Attributes
- An experienced operator with significant experience is preferred. Preferably with a broad understanding of different haulage activities and general supply chain principles. This role may well suit someone with a good understanding of LGV driving
- The role holder will have or will attain an International CPC
- A proven track record in running a large Container haulage operation is essential
- A highly skilled Traffic Planner having run a large fleet of 50 Trucks or more to deliver improving profitability
- Numerate, an ability to work with data is an advantage.
- Computer Literate, will need to be comfortable using a variety of transactional systems as well as Excel and Word.
- A proven track record in managing people including handling disciplinary actions and terminations
- Ability to lead a team, setting and monitoring standards
- A proven track record in building and motivating teamsAn organised problem solver who is self-motivated and good at prioritising conflicting tasks
About Us:
Wincanton is a leading third party logistics (3PL) and supply chain solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. As the largest British logistics company we work in industry sectors as diverse as milk, defence, energy, retail, consumer goods and construction, supporting every stage of development and adding value through our supply chain expertise and innovative approach to logistics challenges. With over 17,000 colleagues across more than 200 sites and a 3,400 strong fleet of vehicles, we put our customers at the heart of everything we do and our mission is "to make our customers business's better, every day."
Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That's why we provide significant opportunities for career progress, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.
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Southampton
We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Traffic Operator to join our Containers Business Unit based in one of our sites in Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity to join a challenging but rewarding business area and really add value with your knowledge and experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Driver Management; Fuel performance, Tachograph infringements, Accident and damage control.
- Wages cost control; OT, Nights out.
- Driver discipline and conformance; uniform and vehicle inspections.
- Operations Management; Supervise the Traffic and Customer service team in the General Managers absence, Operational improvement projects
- Budget & Financial control; Review weekly trading report and identify and resolve cost issues as agreed with the depot manager.
- Customer Management; Business development - Customer ring round list as required, Key Account Management
- Daily operational control of the depot's planning teams.
- Management and development of the team.
- Site H& S and Security
- Site(s) H&S strategy and risk assessments.
- Operational process design; Documenting and training of key processes and driver training records, Security of site and incident investigation.
- Port Liaison; O'Licence management - Weekly control on the Fleet and strict observance of the agreed O'licence conditions at all Operating centres.
Skills, Experience & Attributes
- An experienced operator with significant experience is preferred. Preferably with a broad understanding of different haulage activities and general supply chain principles. This role may well suit someone with a good understanding of LGV driving
- The role holder will have or will attain an International CPC
- A proven track record in running a large Container haulage operation is essential
- A highly skilled Traffic Planner having run a large fleet of 50 Trucks or more to deliver improving profitability
- Numerate, an ability to work with data is an advantage.
- Computer Literate, will need to be comfortable using a variety of transactional systems as well as Excel and Word.
- A proven track record in managing people including handling disciplinary actions and terminations
- Ability to lead a team, setting and monitoring standards
- A proven track record in building and motivating teamsAn organised problem solver who is self-motivated and good at prioritising conflicting tasks
About Us:
Wincanton is a leading third party logistics (3PL) and supply chain solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. As the largest British logistics company we work in industry sectors as diverse as milk, defence, energy, retail, consumer goods and construction, supporting every stage of development and adding value through our supply chain expertise and innovative approach to logistics challenges. With over 17,000 colleagues across more than 200 sites and a 3,400 strong fleet of vehicles, we put our customers at the heart of everything we do and our mission is "to make our customers business's better, every day."
Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That's why we provide significant opportunities for career progress, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.
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