Forward Allocator

Salary

• JOB VACANCY – Relief Forward Allocator Inverness
  We have a vacant position as a Relief Forward Allocator within our Inverness operations team.
  Duties will include:
  • To ensure maximum availability of vehicles and support drivers to meet the contractual and commercial
  requirements of the Company and to allocate vehicles and drivers in the most efficient manner.
  • To control and direct the allocation of vehicles and drivers ensuring compliance with scheduled,
  timetabled and contracted requirements with the use of AVL systems.
  • To liaise with Inspectors, and other Supervisors to ensure that all disruptions are timeously and
  effectively resolved and ensure this is communicated to other staff both internal and external.
  • Ensure drivers compliance with the Working Time Directive
  • To record operational data and
  compliance information.
  • To ensure that all driving staff carry out their duties effectively and to direct and provide support on
  methods of working.
  • To promote good industrial relations ensuring effective communication, encouraging participation.
  • To ensure compliance with driver’s hours rules and regulations and ensuring work is allocated efficiently
  and effectively.
  • Actively participate and promote health and safety regulations.
  • To ensure all drivers meet the company’s standards of dress code.
  • To ensure adherence and compliance with the company’s drug and alcohol policy.
  The successful applicant will have the right blend of operational experience and effective people
  management skills with the ability to supervise staff and make decisions under pressure. They will be
  assertive yet approachable and able to motivate others. A measure of computer literacy is a necessity, as
  well as a working knowledge of driver’s hours regulations, motivation and be flexible which should include
  a willing approach to overtime. The role represents an excellent intermediate step in the path of c areer
  progression and is suited to an individual who is looking to develop their career. Interested candidates
  should apply to, Julian Gorton, Duty Manager at [email protected] Please enclose a full
  CV and brief explanatory cover letter outlining your reasons for applying and what you feel can offer to the
  role. Please note that Interviews are not guaranteed for every applicant applying .

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.

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