Operation, Planning & Logistics Manager

Job title:

Operation, Planning & Logistics Manager

Company

Tradebe

Job description

Discover TradebeTradebe 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.What will you do? Make an impact!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

Do you have what it takes?

• Experience of managing transport operations and logistics planning.
• Computer literate.
• Self-motivated and able to adapt to changing situations.
• Commercially minded, able to challenge the status quo and create innovative solutions.
• Ideally holding CPC – national & international.

We expect you to BE ACCOUNTABLE, DRIVE RESULTS, EMBRACE CHANGE, and possess high levels of COLLABORATION!What’s in for you?

• Competitive salary – up to £41,000
• Annual bonus
• Contributory
• Pension
• Flexible benefits (access to our benefits platform for discounts and cash back on shopping purchases, gyms and leisure activities, cycle to work scheme and dedicated wellbeing centre)

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!#TeamTradebe #SustainableCareers #TradebeJobsIf this offer does not match your expectations, but you would like to develop your career in a company that promotes circular economy and sustainability, register on our Career Page, and don’t miss out on new job opportunities! 🚀Tradebe is committed to guaranteeing selection processes based on merit and skills free of any bias based on age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or nationality. We believe in equal opportunities, and we work for it.

Expected salary

Location

Invergordon, Highland

Job date

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 22:25:33 GMT

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