Summary and purpose of position:
Wincanton is a leading British supply chain solutions company. The Group provides business critical services including storage, handling and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer 'dark stores'; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK's best known companies.
It is active across a range of markets including food and consumer goods; retail and manufacturing; eCommerce; the public sector; major infrastructure; building materials; fuel; and defence. With almost 100 years' heritage, Wincanton's 19,600-strong team operates from more than 200 sites across the country, utilising 3,500 vehicles.
Duties and responsibilities:
Assist in the daily running of the Transport operation by completing all administrative and legislative tasks required to maintain performance of the operation.
To liaise with other departments to ensure all delayed departures and/or deliveries are clearly communicated to the relevant area.
Ensure Operational security requirements are adhered to e.g. vehicle keys, phones, fuel cards,
Collation and input of statistical information for various reports.
Engage directly with customers to provide updates in relation to their delivery, to resolve queries or provide pre-delivery information as required.
Management of tachograph records.
Promote good driver good driver behaviours utilising tools including Mix telematics
Assist with conducting Investigations within a timely manner.
Assist with the management of vehicle defects through the VOR process.
Actively be involved in the recruitment, training and coaching of all colleagues.
Management of the sickness absence process, including accurate record keeping and RTW interviews.
Support the site with any ad-hoc administrative tasks that are required
To work Monday -Friday with a rotating early/late shift, excluding weekends and Bank Holidays with a requirement to work additional hours/shifts as necessary
specification
Experience, skills and attributes:
Attention to detail is key for this role as is the accuracy of information supplied
Experience within a transport/busy operational environment is desirable
Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Well organised with the ability to prioritise tasks as required
Excellent communicator at all levels.
Understanding of drivers working time directive and EU regulations.
A positive and flexible attitude to work being reliable and punctual
Comfortable working in a pressurised environment and to tight deadline and on your own initiative
Excellent 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
Our Commitment:
Our people are our most important asset and as such we are continuously expanding our capability programs to provide you with opportunities to build and extend your professional, functional, and management skills. Your development through coaching is our priority. Continuous learning takes place through a broad variety of opportunities and types of engagements. Access to the latest technological innovations in the logistics and supply chain industry, as well as Wincanton’s deep knowledge and expertise in our field, constitute a superb platform for your professional development.
