At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in managing transport operations and ensure legal compliance for the depot.
- Company: Join Vertas, a leading facilities management company with a focus on community service.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential for career advancement and training opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in transport logistics and strong team management abilities.
The predicted salary is between 13.01 - 13.01 £ per hour.
Vertas is looking for an Assistant Depot Manager to join our Team.
Who are Vertas?
Vertas delivers trusted, integrated facilities management solutions across Great Britain. Our team of 5,000 colleagues provides a comprehensive range of facilities services, including cleaning, catering, property design, recruitment, transport, and environmental management. You'll find us putting the customer at the heart of everything we do, while prioritising our colleagues' health, safety and wellbeing.
About the Role:
Based in Rougham, you will be working 37.5 hours per week, one in three weekends. Reporting to Depot Manager to ensure the compliant operation of the Bury St Edmunds operation which consists of Suffolk County Council contracts and also the legal compliance of the West Suffolk Taxi License and Operators License. This role may incorporate split day workings to cover operational needs.
Key Relationships:
- West Suffolk Taxi Licencing
- DVSA
- DVLA
- Suffolk County Council Wider
- Vertas Group Depot Managers
- Swimming Services
- Engineering Depots
- Schools
- Local establishments
- Parents
- Colleagues
Main Activities and Responsibilities:
- Assist in ensuring legal compliance with Operators and Taxi License held by Vertas
- Report to Depot Manager - Rougham
- Assisting with the Management of Priory Taxi and Educational Transport Operations
- Line Management and coaching of Drivers and Passenger Assistants based at Bury St Edmunds Depot
- Support the Depot Manager with implementing department or group wide initiatives, procedures and processes
- Responsibility alongside the Depot Manager for all Passenger Operations from Bury depot
- Responsibility for Bury depot standards and requirements
- Continuous Improvement and Development of the operation of all areas of responsibility
- To champion group values and challenge behaviours where appropriate
- Ensure financial targets are met and maintained for Bury St Edmunds Depot
- Ensure all business KPIs are met and maintained for Bury St Edmunds Depot
- Colleague engagement at Bury St Edmunds Depot
- To manage conduct and performance in line with company process
- Ensure training levels are maintained in line with company and DVSA requirements
- Health and Safety of all colleagues, vehicles, public and site at Bury St Edmunds Depot
- Manage attendance levels for Priory Operation as well as Educational Transport
- Follow and implement all Vertas Policies and Procedures
- Any other duties deemed necessary by Depot Manager - Rougham
- To deputise for the Depot Manager - Rougham during absence
- To work towards Transport Managers Qualification
All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references. In addition, due to the nature of the role the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure will be undertaken.
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If you're ready to bring your skills to a company that values people and places, apply now and start your journey with Vertas.
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