Operations Lead

Evitts Haulage is a long standing family run haulage business, that specialises in transporting steel products. Operating for more than 25 years, with long standing customers, we currently have 14 artic vehicles. We also have 2 sister companies, with over 80 vehicles in the total group fleet.

We have an exciting opportunity for the right individual to join us as our Operations Lead, in our busy West Bromwich based transport office. To take responsibility for the daily transport planning of our vehicles, carry out driver de-briefs, head up relationships with customers and complete any operational documentation as required.

Additional responsibilities will include monitoring drivers and fleet compliance, as well as liasing with service providers in relation to things including tracking, maintenance and inspections.

The successful applicant must have excellent communication and influencing skills, have good IT skills and have previous experience in an operational role in a logistics/haulage business.

There is also a requirement for a minimal number of out of hours calls.

The ideal candidate is: -

• Flexible and professional with a “can do” attitude
• Customer focused with the passion and drive to help our business grow
• Self motivated, enthusiastic and organised with an ability to multi task
• An excellent communicator with the ability to work accurately at pace, in a methodical and tidy manner
• Min 2 years experience with transport planning in a haulage environment
• Strong IT skills
• experienced in dealing directly with drivers
• competent with the understanding of drivers’ hours / working time regulations
• able to understand key transport costs

Key Accountabilities of the role:

• Planning – daily route planning of haulage work throughout the UK. This includes planning of drivers on nights away from home.
• Operational Review - identify areas of improvement, with a focus on maximising link and backloading.
• Customer - ensure our key contacts are serviced in an efficient and timely manner, no matter what they need.
• Drivers – communicate effectively, whilst managing and monitoring their plans.
• Compliance – ensure all business and legal requirements are monitored and adhered to
• Communication - be a key link with Senior Management and our sister companies.
• Finance – maintain and improve the margins currently being achieved from the transport planning

So, if you enjoy providing the best service in a fast paced team environment and would like to be a part of our ambitious and driven business then we would like to hear from you.

In return, we are able to offer a salary of between £40,000 - £45,000, based on experience, qualifications and skill. As a business, we are able to offer stability, a family-orientated working environment with a real emphasis on teamwork and togetherness as well as further opportunities to take on more responsibilities and challenges over time.

Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person