Lead Driver & Logistics Technician

Job Location	Lawford
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£30,000 - £38,000 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent, full-time

Job Description

Your long-term employment aims are at the heart of what we doOur client is a unique manufacturer and supplier of temporary medical units, based in Gloucester and Manningtree (Essex), who are passionate about their high-quality service, strong business values and person-centred ethos. They specialise in their field and believe that hiring the right people is key to their business, and are looking for a like-minded individual to join their team as a Lead Driver & Logistics Technician.Lead Driver & Logistics Technician£30-38k per annum basic salary DOE | 48 hour week (over a referencing period) | Driving Licence & Valid Passport Essential | National and International Travel | Fault-Finding, Technically Minded | Family-run | Growing Business | Hardworking | Adaptable | ExperiencedThe post holder will take the lead for work allocation and prioritization within the yard environment, and on unit movements. The individual will liaise closely with internal and external contacts to ensure that mobile units and modular buildings are fit for purpose according to the required timeframes, and that any issues are resolved in a timely manner. This is a multi-faceted position, involving the leading of activities at the yard, driving and physical/manual unit installation, maintenance and removal, and customer contact, as required.Duties (include but are not limited to):

Coordinate and lead in all yard-based maintenance activities in relation to the mobile medical units, taking into consideration schedules and planned unit movements and changes

Undertake unit maintenance and repairs as and when required

Take the lead along with the Logistics Co Ordinator and Technical, Projects and Logistics Manager, for unit delivery and/or removal activities, to include escorting the abnormal load, mobile medical unit. Also, all work included in the installation and collection process

To coordinate and work with external logistics companies to ensure a smooth, safe and compliant delivery of the mobile medical units

Coordinate and execute general maintenance activities both at depot and on Customer hospital premises

Liaise as required with technical maintenance contractors

Liaise with colleagues conducting site surveys to ensure seamless transition of unit for preparation stage to delivery

Liaising with internal contacts and external suppliers to ensure part availability and stock levels of consumables, as required

Support and/or undertake site survey at the Customer hospital to establish feasibility of and enable unit delivery and extraction, developing logistics delivery plan

Liaise with Customer hospital on logistical elements, including timings, facilities and access, taking ownership for the delivery process

Advising customers of the technical requirements of the unit(s) as required

Person Specification:

Experience in a similar environment (i.e. exhibitions, events etc)

Proven background in maintenance and development of infrastructure and facilities

Demonstrable experience of leading & motivating teams is preferred

Has basic general maintenance skills, air con or electrical experience an advantage.

IT literate, with ability to effectively work using MS Office and similar packages

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to adapt approach to suit audience

Must be able to operate in a dynamic, solution-based environment

Must be able to work effectively as part of a team but equally take accountability and ownership as required

Proven good level of numeracy and literacy skills

Knowledge of transport operations and trailer control, training will be provided.

CAD knowledge would be beneficial but not essential

Knowledge of health and safety regulations relevant to the transport/logistics industry

Must hold a Full driving licence

Hold a valid passport (or willing to obtain)

LIGHTHOUSE PERSONNEL LTD ARE A RECRUITMENT AGENCY WORKING ON BEHALF OF A CLIENT.PLEASE NOTE WE RECEIVE A LARGE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS PER VACANCY AND UNFORTUNATELY CANNOT RESPOND TO ALL APPLICANTS. THEREFORE, IF YOU HAVE NOT HEARD FROM US WITHIN A MONTH FROM APPLICATION DATE, IT IS LIKELY THAT YOU HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL.If you have been successful, we will contact you by the phone and begin taking you through our step by step recruitment process, doing our upmost to ensure the role is right for you, ascertaining your suitability in the process. This process will all be explained on initial contact. Required skills

CAD

Electrical Engineering

HGV

International Travel

Logistics

Keyskills :
CAD Electrical Engineering HGV International Travel Logistics

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