Great Bear is a leading 3PL UK logistics business providing nationwide dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions for international blue chip clients.

Managing over 6 million sq ft of warehousing and operating over 400 commercial vehicles, Great Bear has built a reputation within the industry as a modern and innovative operator.

The purpose of the role is to maintain and update fleet systems, monitor account usage, analyse and report on utilisation of resources and compliance with company procedure.

The working hours for the role are Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00

Salary: £26,000

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Monitoring and managing trailer tracking, providing daily statistics for both Skelmersdale and Minworth (including outstores), to ensure maximum kit utilisation.
• Co-ordinate trailer operation between both transport and warehouse, to ensure effective operational performance.
• Responsibility for ensuring that any MOT or servicing schedules are met within the agreed timescales and paperwork is maintained.
• Managing on-site fleet services, to ensure suitable vehicle and trailer turnaround times, progressing any part requirements, chasing down ETA’s and providing periodic updates.
• Upkeep of all appropriate reporting suites.
• Implementing and maintaining a schedule for fridge services to ensure compliance with MDLZ’s “Hot Weather Procedure”, which runs from April to September.
• Management of CFS portal, authorising works and challenging costs (where applicable).
• Maintaining overall fleet image, ensuring periodic cleaning schedules are implemented and any damages are suitably repaired. 
• Closely manage CFS financial targets to ensure the attainment of improved financial performance through effective cost management.
• Aiding the Transport Manager and Transport Operations Manager with sourcing additional kit for peak periods.
• Responsibility for any on-site contractors (related to transport functions) and their control through the EOA.
• Liaising with drivers to ensure that any defects raised are both recorded and dealt with in a timely manner.
• Managing the process for ensuring compliance on key internal and external audits.
• Communicate confidently and effectively with staff, customers, contractors and other areas of the business to maintain and develop positive relationships.
• Promote Health & Safety agenda within transport and maintenance of records.
• Updating of driver information on Microlise as and when required.

This list is not exhaustive and the successful position holder may be required to carry out any task which the Company might reasonably require you to do. 

• Good commercial knowledge of transport operations including experience of operating in a closed book, shared user environment.
• Strong communication skills in order to deliver accurate information.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to network with suppliers and customers.
• Able to work as part of a team
• Budget management desirable but not necessary, as training will be given.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Effectively prioritise work load in order to meet set deadlines.
• Must be flexible in approach to work and shift patterns.
• PC Literate in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of WMS systems would be useful but not essential.

In return, we offer: pension scheme, life assurance, childcare vouchers and great staff facilities. Hospital, dental and optical, training and development and MANY MORE!

When our staff have passion for what they do they work with more care and attention which is reflected to our clients, Click APPLY NOW to #JoinOurWinningTeam and begin your career today