Logistics Manager

The Nicholl Fuel Oils Group is the largest Independent Oil distributor in Northern Ireland with multiple offices and depots and retail sites throughout. As part of the companys continuing growth and development, we are now recruiting for a Logistics Manager to join our Transport Operations team based at our Belfast, Airport Road site. The Logistics manager will oversee our domestic distribution operation across five locations, with responsibility for approx.

20 drivers, route planning, transport compliance and the safe and efficient delivery of products to our customers. This is a varied operational role requiring strong leadership skills, sound knowledge of transport legislation and the ability to coordinate effectively with drivers, sales colleagues and other departments. Position:
Logistics Manager Reporting to:
Directors What you will be doing:
Oversee and manage the distribution department e.g. domestic drivers and routing team across 5 locations Ensure the Routing and Scheduling of all vehicles in your area of responsibility, in compliance with the drivers hours regulations and working time directive. Ensure that the department communicates efficiently with sales teams regarding delivery schedules etc. Ensuring that product is delivered correctly in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner while ensuring H&S and environmental standards are met.

Monitor Drivers hours, Breaks, Tachographs in accordance with current legislation. Rota control, Time sheet analysis, daily checks etc. Ensure all necessary departmental documentation and administration is maintained and completed on a daily basis. Responsible for vehicle monitoring and scheduling of minor maintenance issues on domestic tanker fleet in area of your responsibility. Manage Annual Leave and Driver absence and liaise with HR Department.

Liaise with HR to facilitate Driver recruitment, e.g. interview, induction and driver training and PPE. Ensure Operations Director is informed of RTAs or any vehicle maintenance issues that may arise. Investigation of transport misdemeanours e.g., RTA, contamination, spillage, property damage, vehicle damage, driver behaviour whilst ensuring completion of all relevant driver paperwork and outcome. Depot Management monitor Product storage, Water dips, Markings/Description, Meters, and Tank gauging to ensure required quality systems standards are maintained.

Customer Care What you need to be considered for this role:
Previous experience working a supervisory/management role within a transport, distribution or logistics environment. Sound knowledge of transport legislation and compliance requirements, including driver hours, tachographs and Working Time rules

Experience of coordinating drivers, vehicles and delivery routes Strong leadership, communication and problem solving skills Good organisational skills Good IT skills and experience of using planning/scheduling systems preferred Excellent geographic knowledge of Northern Ireland Possession of category C  E license, ADR License & CPC (desirable)

Location:

Belfast with responsibility for 5 locations (Belfast, Ballymena, Dromore, Dungannon and Templepatrick)

Hours:

40 hours per week, worked on a shift basis between 7.30am and 6.00pm Monday Friday with participation in a Saturday overtime rota. Salary: £35,000 per annum