Logistics Manager - Land Recovery

About Aggregate Industries UK

We are at the heart of construction, committed to building progress and transforming the industry to deliver a more sustainable future for all. We are recognised as one of the safest, most customer-focused companies in this space and we are looking for you to be part of our movement to grow, innovate and develop together to create continuous value. Join today and build progress with us.

The Opportunity

We are pleased to announce the opportunity for an individual to join us as Logistics Manager - Land Recovery. Based at our Head Office in Stoke-on -Trent you’ll be responsible for overseeing day-to-day road logistics operations within Land Recovery, managing transportation, distribution, safety and delivery processes. You’ll be managing and leading a team of transport managers and planners and working closely with loading and off-loading sites to optimise efficiency. You will also oversee third-party transport services, and the company's growing fleet of own trucks and drivers, ensuring effective management and compliance across all transport operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily logistics operations, managing transportation activities and ensuring efficient distribution processes by being highly visible at operational units within the defined area to monitor and support operations.
• Manage a team of transport managers and planners, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance and effective management of transport operations.
• Work closely with the logistics planning teams on a day-to-day basis to support the execution of the logistics plan ensuring alignment between planning and operations for seamless execution and delivery.
• Conduct regular team meetings, performance reviews, and training sessions to develop team capabilities.
• Manage the operations of third-party transport, including oversight of haulier performance management, including face-to-face communication and regular evaluations, and the company’s own fleet of trucks and drivers.
• Facilitate new driver/haulier business orientation and ensure understanding of company expectations, including educating and training hauliers and drivers on company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures.
• Manage haulier/driver rehabilitation programs and deliver safety campaigns.
• Apply the haulier consequence management model to address performance issues and support businesses with robust haulier incident investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Audit hauliers and internal operations for compliance with FORS, CLOCS, OCRS, safety policies, and plans and ensure haulier and driver compliance with regional logistics plans and safety standards.
• Ensure weighbridge compliance and standards are maintained, oversee new vehicle compliance and handover processes, and manage the fleet's safety and operational standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
• Utilise data and analytics to monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives, providing actionable insights to senior management.
• Prepare and present regular reports on logistics performance, including key metrics related to cost, efficiency, and service quality.
  
  

Who are You?

• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, with strong mentoring and development skills and proficient in negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Comprehensive understanding of logistics processes, transportation, and regulatory compliance and experience in logistics management with company-owned and third-party fleets within the construction or aggregate industries is desirable.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations related to logistics and transport.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with a problem-solving mindset.
• Strong organisational skills with a focus on achieving operational efficiency.
  
  

Benefits

Competitive Salary, 20 days holiday + bank holidays and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring.

Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety.

Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad (via our parent company Holcim).

️ Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace.

Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products.

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.