Assistant Area Manager

Job Description

ASSISTANT AREA MANAGER

• Would you like a career with a clear development path
• Are you looking for a varied and interesting role
• Do you have logistics and planning experience

If so, please continue readingTHE ROLEOur client, a specialist milk haulier is looking for a driven and ambitious individual, who is full of grit and determination to join their team as an Assistant Area Manager. You will be covering 2 depots in Staffordshire, and whilst the role will certainlybe challenging, you will; however, in return be joining a company that truly puts their employees and their well being at the forefront of what they do. You will have full training, and a transparent and straight career path set out for you.TYPICAL DAILY JOB DUTIES - WHAT WILL YOU BE RESPONSIBLE FORWorking across two sites in Staffordshire within a fast-moving 365 days a year milk haulage operation. You will be responsible for:

• Organising and allocating milk collection routes and arranging resources to fulfil requirements
• Arranging repairs and general maintenance of vehicles in line with statutory requirements and inspection schedules. Support is available from the Workshop Manager and Transport Manager to complete this task.
• Advising on the best routes for drivers and ensuring that collection and deliveries are cost effective and within the agreed timescales.
• Meeting monthly targets

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Practical experience within a busy logistics planning operation is essential,
• Experience of managing or supervising a small team across more than one site is desirable,
• Interested in developing own knowledge and skills and strong desire to move up the ranks,
• Strong IT and Administration skills, including MS Outlook, Excel, and Word is essential, to ensure accurate and timely record keeping (Support will be available from IT consultants).
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written,
• Resilient, organised, and reliable with a strong work ethic,
• Able to follow and understand processes and especially for compliance with DTAS, Food Safety standards, Health & Safety regulations, Drivers hours and Working Time regulations and site maintenance requirements,
• A full UK driving licence is essential,
• An HGV License is highly desirable.

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOUPlease send your CV and call Maisie on*** We will respond to all successful applications within 2 working days, if you have not heard back from one of the team in this time then unfortunately your CV has not been selected on this occasion***Salary: £27,000 to £38,000 per annum dependent on skills and experienceShift work: Four on Four off shift patternPension: Government pension schemeHoliday: 23 days per annum, including pro rata bank holidays

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Assistant Area Manager