Logistics Depot Manager

GBA Services ,
Salisbury, Wiltshire

Overview

Location Amesbury Job Title Depot Manager Salary Competitive Days of Work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Are you somebody that enjoys a challenge and thrives in finding solution’s. GBA Services is a family business, providing logistic solutions for our customers whether that be by road, sea or air. We are currently located in 18 sites throughout the UK and Europe and have seen massive growth over the last year. As a result of this growth we are looking for an experienced Logistics Depot Manager to join our growing business to lead on a wide variety of tasks relating to managing, supervising and coordinating fleet management related activities and general compliance. Manage the day to day running of the Depot Overall responsibility for fleet management Full P&L Responsibilities Ensure full compliance with safety rules and regulations Strong knowledge of Transport legislation, working time directive and taco compliance Be an excellent role model in how you look after and liaise with our customers, both internal and external. To manage, motivate and develop employees to maximise their potential. This will include performance appraisals and identifying training needs where appropriate. To organise staff rotas,monitor timekeeping, chair staff disciplinary & grievances through the company procedure and manage any competency issues. Set financial targets and where appropriate make recommendations on improvements and streamlining the processes. You will have responsibility for increasing profitability, customer service and developing existing and new relationships with customers and subcontractors. You must have previous experience in working within the Transport Industry and must be experienced in providing quotations and negotiating costs with carriers. Essential qualities/ qualifications- CPC IOSH/ NEBOSH (Health and safety) Fleet Management Highly skilled in compliance Team management Profit and loss management Desirable qualities/ qualifications- Project Management This is an exciting, challenging and demanding role and you will need to be able to multitask, prioritise your own workload and communicate effectively. We use a range of Microsoft products throughout the business, so a good working knowledge is definitely an advantage. Culture fit is vital to this role and we are looking for people who share our values. In a recent employee engagement survey, when asked “what is it like at GBA” the top three responses were “Challenging”, “Fun” and “Friendly”. If this sounds like you then please get in touch. Benefits • Long term career with a stable market leader • Holiday loyalty scheme • Healthcare plan • Company Pension • Company Sick pay Company profile - GBA Services was established in 1987 and specilises in providing logistics solutions for our customers around the world via road, air and ocean. We provide a range of services including Time Critical, High Security and Refrigerated. Our Enterprising value encourages us to explore opportunities and react quickly. We have recently branched out into providing logistics solutions to the Retail sector and the Aviation sector with the launch of our new division GBA Skyways. Our Family values are very important to us and at the heart of our company and as we have grown, we have made sure that these remain in our core. GBA is rapidly growing and expanding, with no signs of us slowing down The future is bright as we continue to invest in our business and our people.