About the role
Shift Manager - Dispatch
Essex – Full time Barking - circa £40,000 plus Bonus
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Shift Manager, to help strengthen our client depot operations management team.
In this role you will be working closely with our clients self employed Owner Drivers (OD’s) and Employed Drivers, building a strong relationship with them and keeping the drivers engaged, well managed and motivated to ensure outstanding service is delivered.
Key accountabilities will be;
- Ensure depot target for Core Routes is achieved
- Ensure depot target Stops Per Route (SPR) is achieved
- Ensuring all other delivery & collection routes are properly set.
- Ensure all driver’s scan and load their vans for delivery in a safe, timely and efficient manner.
- Maintaining on-going communication with drivers to resolve any issues
- Ensuring adequate resources are available to guarantee any ad-hoc collections are picked up either via your pool of drivers or by using couriers/agencies.
You will also have strong communication skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and manage a team, as well as demonstrate high levels of resilience, self-motivation and flexibility.
A full UK driving licence is essential.