Logistics / Transport Manager

Who are we?

Smiths (Gloucester) Ltd is a family run business owned and run by the Smith family since 1982. Smiths has grown from a single owner-operated plant hire company to a multifaceted group with family values still firmly at the heart of each project undertaken. With depots in Avonmouth, Cardiff, Gloucester, Stonehouse and Tewkesbury we operate predominately across the South-West of England. We specialise in Construction, Waste Management, Plant Hire, Demolition and Transport operations.

Responsibilities for the job role

Job Purpose

To execute tasks in the most efficient, safe, professional, and profitable manner possible, adhering to environmental and DVSA legislation at all times.

Responsibilities

Overall responsibility for all Waste Transport operations and administration.

Key Deliverables

• You will be required to effectively and efficiently manage the Waste Transport fleet in accordance with customer, company, contractual and legislative requirements.

• To develop and maintain excellent open lines of effective communication both internally and externally. Whilst maintaining a positive “can do” approach to all tasks, whilst being approachable at all times.

• You will hold a Transport Manager CPC certificate with the view to being placed on the companies Operating License.

• To problem solve and have the ability to route, taking into consideration account profit and productivity.

• To ensure that Waste Transport is providing a safe and cost-effective day to day operation that meets, if not exceeds, customer expectations, both internal and external.

• To maximise productivity and achieve company KPI’s.

• Overall responsibility and supervision of drivers, briefing/debriefing and monitoring and managing performance accordingly.

• To liaise closely with fleet/workshop colleagues to minimise vehicle downtime.

• Monitor, control and log all driver and vehicle compliance including driver infringements, defect reporting and scheduling planned events.

• To ensure all vehicle defects are reported, completed and logged correctly in line with company procedure.

• To maximise productivity and achieve company KPI’s.

• Responsibility for all Health & Safety, Regulatory and Legislative compliance within Waste Transport.

• Monitor and implement any training, including driver CPC.

• To implement and maintain a weekend & Bank Holiday driver roster.

• Responsibility of costs with monthly profit & loss reportable.

What can we offer you?

Life Assurance Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Corporate gym membership discount

Staff discount on skip hire

Progression opportunities

Unlimited access to mental health support

What are our core values?

If these values align with yours you are in the right place!

Honesty – We believe that honesty in all matters is the best policy.

Family values – We operate as a family unit with high moral standards, discipline and respect.

Hardworking – We are certain that nothing is impossible if you work hard enough at it.

Reliability – We pride ourselves on not letting people down and being true to our word.

Environmental sustainability – We aim to minimise the impact that our company has on the environment by reducing emissions and waste, and recycling a large proportion of our waste (90% plus). We truly believe in a greener future for generations to come.

Please apply if you are interested in this role and we will come back to you.