Head of Logistics
This role is responsible for the logistics function, helping to establish, develop and deliver on the business strategy and ensuring the logistics team delivers against agreed objectives and meets the demands of the business.
Merchant / Distributor
Transport Supervisor
To supervise and control all deliveries, vehicles and drivers, ensuring the provision of a courteous, quick and safe service to all and compliance to transport legislation at all times. You will deal with any transport-related issues in branch and ensure communication is regular and consistent throughout the customer journey.
Driver Trainer
This role is responsible for the internal training and assessment of qualified LGV Drivers and Van Drivers, ensuring all new LGV Drivers and current LGV Drivers are trained in all relevant Safe Systems of Work, specifically relating to loading and unloading of product, crane operations, Driving Safely and Lorry Operations.
Fleet Technical Support Manager
This role is responsible for overseeing the efficient management of the company’s fleet of vehicles and that the Operator (O) Licence is maintained through ensuring all branches and departments comply with both legal and business requirements in terms of transport and drivers.
Digital/Social Media Coordinator
Social media coordinators handle the day-to-day responsibilities of managing social media platforms. This includes scheduling posts, engaging with followers and responding to enquiries. Social media strategists assess which social networks will offer the maximum reach and best ROI, then develop plans for each one. Often the role may include other elements of digital marketing such as emailing programmes, website updating, online advertising (Pay Per Click) etc.
Yard Supervisor
As a Yard Supervisor, you will be expected to assist the Manager in delivering the budgeted sales and margin targets as a minimum and assist the Manager in controlling the stock at the agreed levels and ensuring that the core range is always available. You will ensure high standards of yard / warehouse security as well as all the relevant vehicle and FLT safety checks are carried out and correctly documented with defects reported immediately. Deliver great customer service and ensure that the branch standards are maintained.
Regional Sales Director
You will plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programmes for sales managers. Analyse sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.
Van Driver
Drivers are often one of the few people from a branch or supplier that customers meet, so ensuring they provide a great service is key. Van Drivers carry out multi-drop deliveries to customers in their local area, ensuring the customers’ needs are met. Having product knowledge and an understanding of how the Yard operates is important in this role alongside being able to work unsupervised. It is also important that all drivers are committed to working and driving safely and have a good understanding of road transport and traffic legislation standards.
LGV/HGV Driver
This requires you to be a professional vehicle driver with all sorts of vehicles relevant to your licence. Being compliant when starting your shift and adhering to operational procedures and driving regulations.
Transport/Fleet Manager
Transport is a vital part of any business. Delivering products to customers is a significant part of the service offer, so getting it right and making sure the business is legally and procedurally compliant is a must. Transport Managers are responsible for ensuring this happens through supervising and controlling the transport function, ensuring drivers provide a courteous, responsive, efficient and safe service. Responsibilities involve dealing with all transport-related issues and ensuring communication is regular and consistent throughout the customer journey. This is always a busy and fast-paced environment, and the role works closely with the Yard Supervisor to ensure delivery schedules are met and that the transport function operates smoothly.
