Company Background
FCC Environmental is one of the leading waste management services companies in the UK. Each year we receive, recycle and dispose of 11 million tonnes of household, commercial and industrial waste. We also generate energy from waste, thereby contributing significantly to the Government's efforts to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
FCC Environmental is owned by the Spanish construction and services group, Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas (FCC).
FCC Environmental owns and operates a network of facilities to receive and process household, commercial and industrial waste via a variety of technologies. FCC’s principal activities include:
§ Landfill operations at strategically located sites.
§ Commercial waste collections.
§ Waste reception and recycling facilities, including Civic Amenity sites.
§ Composting
§ Quarrying
§ Electricity generation from landfill gas
§ Energy from waste
§ Liquid waste treatment
Role Purpose
To ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with the Company Health and Safety Policy and the Corporate SHEQ System and ensure that all employees within the job holder’s sphere of responsibility also comply with their SHEQ responsibilities.
To ensure that vehicles and equipment are maintained effectively and efficiently, in full compliance with transport legislation, company policies and health & safety legislation, in support of the operational management of the Municipal Services Division.
To ensure that IWS is used effectively, and specifically that route sheets generation and job confirmations are completed on a daily basis, and that all data required to maintain the system is completed in a timely manner.
To enhance Divisional and Group profitability through the continuous review and delivery of the most cost effective services to the operational teams including the line management of individuals, budget management, and tracking of expenditure.
To utilise existing management systems, or design and implement systems, to ensure the monitoring and compliance with legal requirements and company policies relating to the operation of vehicles and drivers.
Key Responsibilities
To ensure that all SHEQ related issues are given the highest priority, and ensure that all SHEQ targets and actions are actively monitored and met.
Hold the Operators Licence for Bradford & Alfreton depot(s).
Use the IWS system to manage and ensure that all operational requirements are met on a daily basis, including vehicle scheduling and efficiency, driver resourcing and preparation of driver paperwork and work instructions.
Provide line management for drivers / loaders.
.Assist senior management in all aspects of transport and operational requirements for the MSD Division
Ensure tachograph compliance for drivers and vehicles.
Ensure driver compliance with vehicle checks and driver responsibility to ensure vehicles are in a roadworthy condition at all times.
Ensure that drivers promptly report any damage or defects to company vehicles.
Complete half yearly checks of driver licence compliance of all drivers within the sphere of responsibility
Monitor driver recruitment to ensure that all aspects of the selection process has been correctly completed and assessed before deciding to employ.
Participate in the management of drivers by presenting safety meetings, monitoring absence, completing spot assessments etc. ensuring that their performance is meeting the required standard.
Manage all aspects of driver administration, including pay rates, holidays, disciplinary actions, and all operational paperwork.
Maintain awareness of volume forecasts and keep up to date with the customer’s gains and losses in order to manage resources effectively and ensuring an appreciation of driver numbers and equipment required.
Organisation and monitoring of the training of all new drivers, as part of their induction, in tasks specific to the role ensuring that driving standards are developed and performance improved.
Organisation of continuation training for all existing drivers including spot assessments, yearly refresher training and defensive driving techniques ensuring that driving standards are maintained and performance improved.
Engage the services of accredited driver agencies, when the need arises, ensuring that these drivers maintain the FCC standard.
Manage the fleet resources, ensuring that profitability regarding vehicle and equipment utilisation is maximised.
Ensure every incident is investigated promptly and that detailed reports which include recommend follow-up action to prevent recurrence are produced.
Ensure that all non-conformances and queries raised are responded to quickly and effectively so that corrective actions and root causes are recorded.
Qualifications and Experience (preferred)
§ Degree educated with a proven track record in vehicle logistics and management.
§ Holder of a Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Haulage (National or International)
· Background in the waste industry, manufacturing/transport industry or a utility, in which compliance with regulatory controls is an important factor.
§ Experience of managing the maintenance of a range of mechanical equipment
§ Experience of managing supply and maintenance contracts and of negotiating with manufacturers and service suppliers
§ Proven experience of delivering business improvement.
§ Strong reputation for consistent delivery of projects on time and to budget within a demanding commercial environment.
Personal Qualities
§ A highly credible leader, with strong negotiation skills capable of developing and motivating teams.
§ Ability to work collaboratively across a broad range of people from site staff to Board directors and shareholder representatives and of adding value to the decision making process.
§ Ability to re-evaluate priorities, responding quickly and positively to change is imperative.
§ Performance driven with the ability to deliver added value and improve commercial performance.
§ Well developed interpersonal skills
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