Job Description

Core Highways are a leading provider of temporary traffic management, barrier solutions and events signage. People are the heart of our business. We recognise each and every individual's value and commitment and we know that the success of our business is only made possible by the drive and enthusiasm of our people.

As a nationwide business, we have a number of fulfilling roles and we're often looking to expand our teams as we continue to grow.

We currently have a vacancy for a Delivery Manager at our Newport Depot.

The Role

You will be responsible for leading a team of operatives in a Hub Depot as a first level supervisor/line manager, supporting and deputising for the Depot Manager as required. As part of your role, you will be required to:

• Take responsibility for the operatives, their workload and scheduling to maximise effectiveness.
• Ensure effective depot co-ordination and scheduling of resources and the team
• Ensure equipment and job packs are ready to enable excellent customer management and delivery.
• Communicate on resources with others, such as collaborating with other Delivery Managers to share resources.
• Drive the productivity of the depot through smart scheduling and booking multiple jobs per day as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development and External Customers (Win work)
• Operations (Deliver work)
• Internal Stakeholder Management & Relationships (Run the business)
• People Management (Run the business)

The Ideal Candidate:

• Delivery and customer service focused.
• Organised with good attention to detail and ability to solve problems as they arise.
• The ability to successfully lead and manage an operational team.
• The ability to prioritise and manage multiple competing demands in a pressurised delivery environment.
• Resilient and self-motivated with a personal drive for continuous improvement.
• Able to coach and develop others towards improvement.
• Can actively contribute to group initiatives such as the Streamline Programme, role modelling to others.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• HSF Health Plan
• Enhanced maternity pay
• 33 days holiday per year – Inclusive of bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Program – providing free 24/7, professional and confidential advice on any issue both personal and work related
• Free Wellbeing App – access to the latest in wellbeing support for example, virtual fitness programs, help to stop smoking etc.
• CPD: support and training to develop your career and skills

We are an equal opportunities employer and are proud to be signatories to the Care Leavers Covenant and the Armed Forces Covenant.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we recognise that everybody is different and strive to harness those differences to create an inclusive environment where individuals feel valued, their talents are recognised and they are given every opportunity to develop their full potential.

For further information, a copy of the Job Description or an informal conversation please get in touch with the recruitment team at Careers@CoreHighways.com