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Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses with the commitment of creating a more sustainable planet and making significant contributions to human wellbeing. In the UK, we are leaders focused on recycling, energy recovery and circular economy, managing all different environmental liabilities in a sustainable way.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

The logistics and planning manager will collaborate with and support the operations manager at Highland Waste Services (HWS). You will also be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the transport function which will include responsibility for drivers along with the planning & coordinating skip collections. The ideal candidate will bring experience within logistic management and demonstrate a strong ability to ensure the smooth operation of the daily HWS operation.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Manage drivers’ collection schedules to meet customer requirements, including the logistics routing process for incoming and outgoing loads.
• Ensure that all vehicle inspections, services and MOT’s are completed to schedule and any defects are resolved and recorded.
• Investigate all incidents as per internal policies.
• Organise driver training and assessments where appropriate.
• Support in the management of driver tachograph infringements and working time directive inline with the site operator license and EU legislation
• Liaise directly with customers and suppliers to plan in collections and deliveries in line with the high standards set by the business
• Work with the national fleet department to manage vehicle repairs, lease renewals / extensions and development of the vehicle / trailer fleet
• Manage and organise training requirements for drivers
• Manage the driver rota and annual leave planner
• Hold / become the Operators (O) license for the HWS business