Shift Manager - Dispatch

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.

Ensuring that all relevant documentation and systems are completed accurately and in line with company and/or legislative requirements

Working to set Key Performance Indicators including Service, Cost, Productivity, Transport and Health and Safety.

Ensure "Depot Clear" is achieved in line with depot targets

You will have experience in a fast paced operation with proven and demonstrable people management experience, involving direct accountability and responsibility for motivating and leading a high performing team, ideally within a Transport Setting. We would also expect:

You will have strong communication skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and manage a team.

Decisive and effective decision-making, problem resolution and time management skills.

Demonstrate high levels of resilience, self-motivation and flexibility.

Excellent computer skills with the ability to use Google chrome applications

The ability to do comprehensive reporting, alongside analysis of data is a key requirement for this role.

You will be highly vigilant to any unscrupulous activity taking swift and appropriate action.