Regional Logistics Manager (Meriden Bedford)
Marshalls PLC, United Kingdom
Job Description
Regional Logistics Manager
Covering our sites in Meriden (near Coventry) and Bedford
45,000 plus benefits including company car
Marshalls Mortars and Screeds is a Marshalls plc specialist company supplying innovative solutions for the construction industry and is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of ready-to-use mortars and screeds. We are a Superbrand for the 12th year running and a successful FTSE 250.
A vacancy has arisen for a Regional Logistics Manager to lead our teams at Meriden and Bedford. Reporting to our National Logistics Manager, you will be responsible for the full logistics operation at both sites.
So, what's the role about?
You’ll lead a team of 20 Drivers delivering Marshalls Mortars and Screeds products on our in-house fleet of specialist vehicles (POD, Auger Tipper, and Mixer trucks) as well as managing third-party vehicles on the sites.
Previous people leadership experience is essential as you will be dealing with all employee relations issues, this includes conducting regular 121s, absence and holiday planning, timekeeping, and training and discipline within your area.
Did you know we ask our drivers to hop on a bicycle to fully appreciate what it’s like to be a cyclist near one of our moving vehicles? Putting health and safety at the heart of everything you do, you’ll promote and embed these high standards into your team’s culture. You’ll take ownership of all Health, Safety, Quality and Environment standards, and be the go-to person for all audit purposes.
This is a varied role, and you will also coordinate all logistic activities for the area inclusive of transport, plant and stock management whilst driving best practise and efficiency in vehicle availability and utilisation.
What are the skills required?
- Hold a National CPC and previously named on the relevant O Licence
- Previous experience in managing transport operations is desirable
- The skills to manage a team remotely
- A passion for providing excellent levels of customer service
- Excellent communication, written and influencing skills with the ability to run highly effective meetings confidently with stakeholders
- Flexibility with regards to working hours as we may require you to start early / finish late depending on business demands
Interested and want to find out more?
Find out more about what we do here and for more information about working at Marshalls take a look at our LinkedIn life page or Careers page.
Benefits include:
- Set working hours (48 hours per week).
- Competitive salary and company car
- 26 days holiday
- Guaranteed Christmas holidays
- Training and development opportunities
- Annual pay reviews as you develop into the role
- 5% employer-matched pension scheme
- Free Company uniform
- Free onsite parking
- Health care cash plan support with Dental, Optical, Prescription costs, and many more!
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption pay and leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount on Marshalls products
- Retailer discounts
- Marshalls Wellbeing Centre
- EE mobile phone discount friends amp; family
- Share purchase scheme
- Life assurance
- A chance to work for the UK’s leading manufacturer of landscaping products!
Equal Opportunities
Whoever you are and whatever your background, at Marshalls you’ll find a fair and supportive workplace. You are unique and we want you to bring every part of who you are to work, every day.
We’re committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral, or ethical necessity it’s the right thing to do! We call this doing business The Marshalls Way.
We want our team to reflect the diverse nature of society and the communities we serve. Marshalls is a workplace where you are valued for the contribution you make, and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself!
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