Operations & Transport Manager - #1779042

U Value Insulation is an established international company, with over 40 years’ experience offering the building industry vast product choice combined with in-depth technical expertise. Distributing an extensive product catalogue for application across the full range of floor, wall and roof requirements, ensuring a one stop shop for all our client needs. We stock the very best brands & highest quality product ranges at competitive prices across thermal, acoustic and fire protection insulation products guaranteeing the widest choice and best value.

Job Specification

U Value Insulation is experiencing significant growth and is now seeking an experienced and highly motivated Operations Manager to join our dynamic team.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of our fleet of HGV vehicles, maintaining compliance with industry standards, supporting overall site operations, and overseeing the servicing and LOLER inspections for lorry-mounted and counterbalance forklift trucks.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

Fleet Compliance & Management

• Overseeing compliance for a fleet of HGV vehicles via an online platform
• Monitoring defects and sourcing cost-effective solutions
• Scheduling and managing HGV PMI’s (Preventive Maintenance Inspections) at agreed intervals
• Ensuring tachograph calibration and compliance with regulations
• Managing HGV MOT processes
• Tachograph vehicle weekly downloads
• Driver Card daily download
• Analysing tachograph data and identifying driver infringements, reviewing, and filling
• Coaching and educating drivers on compliance, best practices, and legal requirements
• Managing day-to-day driver operations, including route planning and optimisation using an online platform
  
  

Health & Safety (H&S) Implementation

• Assisting with the implementation of site Health & Safety protocols
• Conducting daily, weekly, and monthly safety evaluations to ensure a "Safety First" culture
• Collaborating with the fleet manager to improve safety audits and transport-related compliance
  
  

Financial Management & Budgeting

• Managing the external transport budget within agreed parameters based on sales percentage
• Supporting the sales team by handling Proof of Deliveries (PODs)
• Ensuring cost-effective and timely shipping and receipting of stock
• Managing daily invoicing processes
  
  

Warehouse & Stock Management

• Working closely with the warehouse team to maintain accurate stock levels
• Assisting with amendments to pick notes and overseeing daily cycle counting
• Supporting the opening and closing of branch operations in a shared responsibility
  
  

Servicing & LOLER Inspections

• Overseeing the servicing and maintenance of Lorry Mounted and Counterbalance Forklift Trucks
• Ensuring all lifting equipment undergoes regular servicing and LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) Inspections as per legal requirements
• Coordinating with third-party service providers and in-house teams to ensure timely inspections and compliance
• Managing records for LOLER inspections and ensuring compliance with all safety and operational standards
  
  

Future Growth Opportunities

• This role presents potential for growth, including responsibility for Stock Ordering and Management for the right candidate.
  
  

Requirements

• Adaptable, self-driven & team oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, within a high growth business.
• Confident, resilient and target driven.
• Meet established goals.
• A calm and measured approach to problem-solving and decision-making
• A "can-do" attitude with the willingness to go above and beyond expectations
• Excellent people management skills and the ability to motivate and lead teams
• A strong negotiator, able to handle external suppliers and partners efficiently
• Results-driven with a passion for achieving success and delivering excellence
  
  

Benefits

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Company events throughout the year