OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with over 50,000 colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver services in facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.
The role supports the traffic and logistics manager to coordinate all traffic, logistics and parking operations for the NEC Campus, including resource management and daily operations. The Traffic and Logistics Planner line‑manages and develops two traffic office coordinators and works closely with OCS colleagues, traffic supervisors and reports to the Campus Traffic and Logistics Manager.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Monitor systems used by the traffic and logistics department, including Voyage Control, Traffic Database, Speed Check Database, Genetec and Timegate.
- Identify and collate training requirements and records for the department.
- Collate financial documents supporting event traffic and carpark revenue.
- Communicate with events staff about departmental information, event details and training.
- Evaluate current processes and procedures and develop new strategies to increase effectiveness.
- Support the manager to ensure the casual workforce is managed effectively, including recruitment, coordination with scheduling and HR.
- Identify recruitment channels with the contract support team.
- Manage and develop the traffic office coordinators.
Health and Safety
- Communicate regularly with colleagues on safety matters to encourage open discussion and maintain high morale.
- Promote a positive safety image within the organization.
- Maintain personal health and safety competence by attending Managing Safety programme and other company safety events.
- Ensure plant and equipment are maintained and fit for purpose.
- Ensure work activities are properly managed and supervised.
Critical Performance Measures (CPM)
- Standard of operational documentation
- Support for major events and campus operations
- Performance of the traffic coordinators
- Colleague relationships
- People management
- IT skills
- Staff retention
Education
- Level 3 qualification or higher
Professional Qualifications
- IOSH
- NeBOSH (Desirable)
- CCTV Licence (Preferable)
Experience
- Experience of working in a traffic function.
- Financial administration.
- Experience in an event environment.
How to Apply
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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability or age.
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