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Job Introduction
This is an exciting new opportunity covering a wide patch across the south of England, including Harlow, Detling, Mildenhall, Bridgwater and Port Talbot.
Reporting to the Head of Logistics and working with the wider logistics team you will be responsible for managing the Groundforce Shorco fleet of vehicles and drivers ensuring the business is compliant in all aspects of the logistics function.
Key Responsibilities
- Working with the Head of Logistics to develop the long term Groundforce Shorco Logistics strategy.
- Adopting and fully utilising any chosen system to achieve optimal control of the owned transport fleet on a day-to-day basis.
- Achieving or improving upon the budgeted transport spend within the Shoring P&L relating to ‘Transport Cost’, ‘Rehired Transport Cost’ and ‘Driver Costs’ (relative to hire performance).
- Ensuring the recruitment, development and retention of capable and quality drivers including recruitment and training
- Prioritising and monitoring resources to maintain effective control measures and deliver best-in-class service by identifying process improvement opportunities.
- Day to day management of all company drivers ensuring they are compliant along with maintaining/managing the Trutac system.
What We’re Looking For
- International Road Haulage CPC qualification.
- Experience of managing and developing a team.
- Understanding of all aspects of transport compliance including FORS accreditation.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Flexibility and able to travel UK wide to our various depots where required.
- CMILT Membership/Qualification preferable.
- Valid UK Drivers licence is required.
What We Can Offer You
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Monday-Friday hours
- Company Pension
- Life Assurance
- Training & Development Opportunities
- Free tool hire
- Save As You Earn Scheme
- Regular Discounts (eg. Samsung, Nike, Airbnb, Virgin Wines)
A Little Bit About Us
Groundforce is the market-leading rental provider of excavation support systems and specialist products for the water, civil engineering, and construction industries. With a remarkable 60-year heritage, we offer comprehensive shoring and related services.
Operating under the Groundforce banner, we provide a wide range of solutions, including shoring, piling, construction training, temporary bridging, and more. Our goal is to be the convenient one-stop shop for "total solutions" in the construction and civil engineering industry.
At Groundforce, we pride ourselves on our divisions, including Groundforce Shorco, Piletec, Mr Cropper, Stopper Specialists, Groundforce Bridge, and Groundforce Training Services. We continually invest in acquiring associated businesses to enhance our product portfolio and offer reliable and high-quality equipment for our customers.
Excellence is our priority. We hold ISO 9001, 14001, and OHSAS 18001 certifications, demonstrating our commitment to quality, environmental stewardship, and safety.
Join Groundforce, where we deliver exceptional support, innovative solutions, and outstanding customer service. Apply today and be part of our team that takes pride in our industry-leading position.
Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.
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