Operations Manager

Suttons Group are aninnovative global logistics business, and we are looking for a TransportOperations Manager to join our Stockton Depot. Due to continued growth we have an opportunity for a Operations manager to join our team.

The Role:
The Operations Manager will lead a team of circa 70 drivers whilst deliveringsafe, robust and effective systems and processes throughout, ensuring thatoperational controls are in place and managed effectively for safety, legalcompliance, optimised customer service, cost effectiveness and resourceproductivity.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strongmanagement and leadership with effective coaching and mentoring to create ahighly motivated and results focused workforce with a commitment to deliveringservice excellence for customers
• Stringentunderstanding and adherence to all compliance & SSHEQ requirements,ensuring the Companys exemplary safety culture is upheld and enforced.Effectively communicating with all key stakeholders both internally andexternally, to ensure up to date and accurate information is deliveredthroughout
• Effectivemanagement and development of the Driver Workforce to ensure that all driversare fully trained, competent and are capable of carrying out their duties andresponsibilities safely and effectively.
• Build strongcustomer relationships and introduce innovative solutions to demonstrate how weadd value to customer operations
• Directresponsibility for SSHEQ performance, Incident Reporting and IncidentManagement for your depot

Required Experience:

• An effectivecommunicator, capable of setting standards and delivering performance throughothers
• Ideally Nationalor International CPC Holder
• Successful,proven background in the Transport & Logistics sector
• Extensiveexperience of managing a transport operation
• Experience inmanaging SQAS, ISO, FORS & DVSA Earned Recognition accreditations
• Proficient ITSkills, specifically in Microsoft Excel
• Understanding oftransport legislation and drivers hours rules, both UK and EU
• Developing andimplementing HSE and quality assurance processes and procedures
• Experienceworking with, and managing, internal and external sub-contractors
• Working with andmanaging a unionised workforce

The Package:
In return, you will receive a competitive salary of up to £45K DOE + Company Car or Car Allowance. You will also benefit from a company pension scheme, paid holidays (25 days + 8 bank holidays), cycle to work scheme, tech scheme and the opportunities that come with a strong, established and growing company.

In addition, Suttons provide every UK employee with access to Suttons Perks, our Employee Assistance Programme and reward platform. Suttons Perks provides discounts to 100s of top name brands, high street offers, and holidays, as well as Employee Wellbeing and Support.

The Company:
In the UK, Suttons Tankers operates a nationwide road tanker fleet which has been successfully

serving the chemicals, gas, fuels, waste, and powders sectors for over 90 years, and is the largest chemical transporter in the UK.

We have a fleet of 8,000 tank containers, 500 trucks, and 700 trailers. We carry out 170,000+ shipments per year - that equates to a delivery every 3 minutes!

Please note, all offers of employment are subject to valid Right to Work documentation, completion of a Basic DBS check and Drug and Alcohol screening prior to start.

Suttons Group is an equal opportunity employer.

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