Group Logistics Driver Trainer & Compliance Manager
Location: Wakefield
We are the leading national independent auction group, led by quality people, driving the future of the remarketing industry through leading results, innovation, investment, excellence in technology and exceptional service.
Our mission is to bring new perspectives, energy and more innovative ways of working to extend our value within the automotive industry.
We have a exciting opportunity for a Driver Trainer & Compliance Manager to join the Logistics Team. The role reports to the Head of Logistics.
Principle Responsibilities Include:
- Ensure all driver teams are effectively trained to a high standard.
- Take responsibility for Health and Safety legislation compliance for the function.
- Undertake effective management of transport maintenance costs.
- Manage maintenance and compliance contractor relationships.
- Ensure that exceptional levels of customer service are delivered throughout the function by ensuring a serviceable and cost-effective fleet.
- Take responsibility for ensuring the company OCR score is green.
- Ensure subcontractor compliance.
Duties Include:
- Deliver relevant training to drivers where required.
- Work with HR & HSEQ team to organise any external transport training which may be required.
- Work with HR & HSEQ to launch the roll out of any new transport related training strategies and processes.
- Ensure subcontract drivers and briefed on any relevant process changes and remain compliant at all times.
- Ensure all training is delivered within budget.
- Maintain compliance with the Operator Licensing requirements through effective auditing.
- Support HGV and pool car maintenance including booking of any required repairs/maintenance etc. for all sites.
- Ensure all HGV’s are road worthy and are maintained in accordance with legislation.
- Oversee that the Company tyre policy is adhered to and that vehicles always operate legally.
- Ensure that legislation regarding driver hours and tachographs is always adhered to.
- Ensure all relevant vehicle and driver documentation is obtained and filed appropriately and correctly.
- Work with HSEQ to process vehicle insurance claims as applicable.
- Take ownership of defects and corrective measures.
- Assist in maintaining and/or achieving relevant transport accreditation including ISO.
- Ensure all driver training is complete and in date including transporter training and IHASCO.
- Lead on any transport related accident/incident investigations with the support of relevant parties such as HSEQ.
- Take responsibility for ensuring the company OCR score is green.
- Provide regular reporting of all costs and progress against targets.
- Maintain control over contractor utilisation and minimise costs of external resources.
- Manage maintenance and compliance contractor relationships.
- Ensure that exceptional levels of customer service are delivered throughout the function by ensuring a serviceable and cost-effective fleet.
Skills/Experience:
- CPC holder.
- Driver training accreditation.
- Knowledge of Operator Licensing requirements and legalisation.
- Established experience in effective problem solving and decision making.
- Experienced in change management.
- Ability to manage, coach, mentor and develop people.
- Strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.
- Experience of producing high quality information to deadlines.
- Proven experience of delivering exceptional service to customers both personally and through a team
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
Competitive salary & company car.
We offer a fantastic range of benefits that reflect the value we place on our employees and help make Aston Barclay Group a great place to work. These include:
- 25 days leave per annum + bank holidays
- The ability to purchase upto an additional 5 days leave per annum
- Enhanced sick/maternity/paternity/adoption policies
- Healthcare Cashback scheme on costs such as Dental, Optical and Physiotherapy
- Access to an online rewards scheme that gives you discounts and money back on everything from fashion, holidays, entertainment, car hire, health and beauty and even weekly shopping from major supermarkets
- Free Employee Assistance Program (also available to family dependants)
- Life assurance cover 2 x salary
- Christmas savings scheme
- Length of service awards
- Refer a friend recruitment incentive scheme
- Early finish on your birthday
