Operator Supervisor

We are currently recruiting an Operator Supervisor to cover the London Region for our Specialist Vehicles Division, 

The?Operator Supervisor?will be responsible for the management, development, and output of a team of?Operators.
 
In return you will receive a competitive salary, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Company Car or Cash Allowance, Westfield Heath Cash plan, Life Assurance, Auto Enrolment pension scheme and Lifestyle benefits – Discount on selected high street stores.

Responsibilities include: 

•    Daily line management of Operators in terms of recruitment, coaching, motivating, training/development and leading the team 
•    Ensure compliance with all road transport legislative requirements and all internal quality, health, safety and environmental policies and standards. 
•    Assist in managing the undertakings of the region in line with the Office of the Traffic Commissioner requirements on a restricted operator’s licence (TB) And in line with the SV operator Hours policy 
•    Drive a high degree of vehicle availability, by ensuring the defect reporting policy and procedure is adhered to and ensuring appropriate follow up 
•    Manage internal and external resource levels to ensure that customer demand and recovery costs are balanced.?  
•    Download tachograph heads in each vehicle listed on the operator’s licence for the specific depot 
•    Ensure that each driver/operator within the depot downloads their digital tachograph card at least once per week 
•    Provide a first point of escalation for all operators in the region for all enquiries 
•    First point of escalation for Operation Controllers in relation to Operator issues 

The ideal candidate will have/be: 

•    Able to lead by example with a proven track record of managing operators in a multi-site environment 
•    Proficient in the use of the PDA and associated Apps, with the ability to show and train other drivers/operators in the use of the App 
•    Proficient is the use of Microsoft packages 
•    Experience of working in a transport environment (Desirable) 
•    Knowledge of transport law and the obligations of the company’s undertakings to the office of the traffic commissioner would be desirable 
•    Good communication and customer service skills 
•    Must have a current, full UK driving license.

Part of the Loxam Group, Nationwide Platforms are the UK's market leader in powered access with a fleet of 13,500 machines operating from 32 depots across the country, we have the operational capacity, experience and expertise to fully satisfy our customers working at height needs.

Employing 1,100 staff across the UK, we have an established workforce which supports an inclusive and diverse organisation. Nationwide Platforms strongly believe that equal opportunities for our existing and prospective employees is important, and continues to build upon our culture of respect, teamwork and excellence.

We pride ourselves on putting health and safety first in all of the products, services and support we provide. This all-embracing commitment to welfare and wellbeing is epitomised by our “Your Safety, Our Priority” programme. 
For further information please contact the Recruitment Team on (phone number removed) or (url removed)