Total 69 Transportation / Logistics job vacancies in Maidstone, ME20 6WT

Job title: Delivery Driver (self-employed)
Pay rate: From £156 - £186.55 per day plus incentives + £200 bonus if you have own van
Shifts: Flexible shifts - working up to 6 days per week (9hrs per day)
Location: Aylesford ME20 7DL

We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join us in Aylesford ME20 7DL as a full-time, self-employed Delivery Driver. Be part of a hardworking logistics team delivering innovative and top-notch solutions!

Your pay rate and working hours as a Delivery Driver:

• Pay rate: From £156 - £186.55 per day plus incentives + £200 bonus if you have own van
• Van options available
• Shift: Flexible shifts - working up to 6 days per week (9hrs per day)
• Weekly pay

Some of the benefits you will receive working as a Delivery Driver:

• Immediate start
• Full training provided
• No Sortation - all routes are pre-sequenced and pre-mapped.
• Regular work with set hours
• Flexible rota
• Free parking is provided at the depot for personal cars
• Mobile phone allowance

Your role as a full-time Delivery Driver:

You will be required to deliver a first-class delivery experience to all customers, delivering approximately 80 drops per day in your first week, increasing week-on-week thereafter.

Manual handling is a major part of working as a Delivery Driver - you may be required to load your own van at the start of your shift.

Requirements as a full time Delivery Driver:

• You must be aged 21 or above
• You must have a full and valid UK/EU driving licence for min 1 year
• We accept manual licence
• You need to be self-employed
• Parcel delivery experiences is an added advantage

If you have a strong work ethic and want to be part of a hardworking logistics team, then apply today!

Challenge TRG is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Europcar is looking for Drivers

You've probably heard of Europcar. You probably think we just rent cars at the airport. We do so much more!

Would you like to be part of the Europcar team? We are looking for Drivers to deliver and collect our vehicles for our customers. You'll be working in and around the latest vehicles on the road - most of our cars are less than a year old and our vans are less than 18 months old. And you'll be at the frontline of the customer relationship with our brand.

You could be the first person a customer meets from Europcar. Creating a great impression is vital. Having a confident manner is also important because you will prepare the vehicle for the customer and deliver it with a good handover.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Basic Salary
• Starting on 5.6 weeks holiday (including bank holidays)
• Free on site car parking
• Enhanced Maternity Leave (subject to service and earning qualifications)
• Pension
• Discounted car hire rates across our network
• 20% discount on EE mobile phone contracts*
• Confidential legal and support service through BUPA
• Career progression and development

*forms part of current non contractual benefit offering

Main responsibilities:

• Delivery & collection of vehicles
• Preparation of company vehicles
• Identify any fleet maintenance issues
• Deliver world class customer service
• Become part of a successful team

What we are looking for:

• A full, valid clean driving licence, with a minimum of 4 years driving experience is required
• Flexibility in your working hours, including availability during the day, evenings and weekends - our locations can offer you a wide variety of shifts.
• Reliable, flexible, positive and professional
• Good team player
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the business
• A keen and enthusiastic nature

Why choose Europcar?

We operate a wide range of vehicle mobility products including vehicle rental and car sharing services. We help businesses keep their people on the road in low emission vehicles and we're adding more electric vehicles to our fleet every day. We supply the vans that are used to deliver your online shopping. And, we think most importantly, we provide a working environment for our colleagues that is flexible and nurtures their career ambitions. Everyone counts at Europcar.

We are now building our operations for growth over the coming year. As part of a global organisation we have big ambitions, and everyone who is part of our team can make a contribution to - and benefit from - our success.

Joining the team of this market leading brand will give you the opportunity to progress your career in the rental industry. Europcar is committed to helping employees develop market-leading skills through ongoing training and development.

If you believe you have what it takes to become a successful Driver within Europcar, then please apply today!

Agencies - Please do not send any speculative candidates or CVs in response to this advert. The Company will not accept any terms and conditions based on a speculative applications being sent.

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Are you a skilled and adaptable teacher looking for a flexible teaching job? We are currently seeking passionate and committed Supply Teachers to join our reputable educational institution.
Hays is one of the market-leading agencies in the education sector in Kent, Maidstone and are currently actively recruiting for Cover Teachers to assist with a rising demand for supply staff. We offer a wide range of staffing solutions to local secondary schools in Maidstone, including day-to-day supply teachers, long-term cover and permanent job opportunities. Our network of partnership schools trust and our market expertise means we have a consistent flow of jobs available all year round.

Your new role
Supply teachers play a crucial role in supporting schools during critical periods by offering specialised subject cover or general teaching assistance when regular staff members are absent. The duration of these roles may vary, and many temporary positions serve as potential pathways to more permanent teaching opportunities. As a Hays Supply Teacher, you can pick and choose your days and decline a job which isn't right for you. You can choose to work for us full-time, part-time or flexibly.

We work with schools in Dartford, Gravesend, Medway, Maidstone, Tunbridge wells, Sevenoaks, Sittingbourne, Canterbury, Thanet, Deal, Dover, Folkestone and Ashford, so wherever you live, we have job roles available for you. It is commonplace for long-term supply roles to result in permanent job offers, making supply a brilliant way of showcasing your talent to local schools.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching qualifications (PGCE, QTS, QTLS)
• A minimum of 2 months' UK teaching experience in the past 4 years (this can include university placements).
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Adherence to professional standards and commitment to student development.
• You must have the right to work in the UK.

We welcome applicants who are currently working for other agencies.
What you'll get in return
As a Hays Supply Teacher, you will receive:

• A day rate from £110- £211 per day inclusive of holiday pay. The rate depends on assignments length and responsibilities.
• Access to the Hays App, where you can access your timesheets, holiday booking system, free training, well-being courses and a range of discounts and cash-back deals
• £250 vouchers for referring to a friend who completes 20 days' work via Hays
• Free CV consultation with a dedicated education consultant to support your career goals
• A flexible work schedule that allows for a healthy work-life balance.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
We also offer a £250 refer to a friend scheme. If you know of anyone who is looking for supply work, refer them to Hays and after 20 days' work is completed you will receive £250 in high street vouchers.
If this job is not quite right for you, but you are looking for a new job in education, please still contact your local office for a confidential discussion about your career and the different opportunities that are available.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

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Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for Delivery Drivers (Cat B) for our clients Distribution Operation in Aylesford so now is an exciting time to be part of our clients brand.

What will the role involve?
* You will be delivering packages across a planned route to an approved timescale
* Loading and unloading parcels from your van (must be able to lift a minimum of 23kg)
* Driving a company van.
* Full training and induction will be provided and you'll work with a supportive team (Fully paid training days)

As a Delivery Driver (Cat B) Driver, our client offers:
* £117 to £165 per day - Self Employed.
* Fully Expensed Van.
* 9 hour planned Delivery Route.
* Paid Training Days.
* Full induction and training with a supportive team once your on the road.
* Free car parking.

What are we looking for?
* You will need a UK or EU Driving Licence - 12 months+
* You must have no more than 6 penalty points on your licence
* Must be over the age of 21
* Hard-working, motivated and great at working in a fast-paced environment
* A good understanding of the local area would be an advantage.

If you are interested in this role then please apply ASAP
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there’s never been a better time to join us.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Driver to join our professional team.

We’re a close team but we’re never exclusive, if you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas we would love to hear from you.

Candidates must have a C1 & D1 licence in order to drive the Mobile Dentalsurgery and vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes

Could you use your skills and experience to support the NHS to deliver great patient care? Great patient care needs great people to support clinical teams. That’s where you come in.

We’re always looking for enthusiastic, responsive, and adaptable people to join our outstanding trust. This role is an important one as you’ll be using your knowledge, experience and expertise to provide support to our hard-working frontline NHS teams.

We put patients first and we expect all of our colleagues to do the same, so although NHS experience isn’t a requirement for this role you’ll need to share our passion for delivering excellent patient care and keep that passion at the forefront of your professional activity at all times.

The challenges come thick and fast in this role but you’ll know that your input is contributing to the excellent experience our patients and service users have every day.

Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences

We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission

The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

See where you can go with KCHFT career pathways

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community differencehere.

Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.


This advert closes on Monday 21 Oct 2024

We are looking for experienced Vehicle Technicians to join a client of ours in Maidstone on a 6 month temporary basis.

You will play a crucial part keeping vehicles operational as the service runs 24/7. You will maintain and service vehicles and equipment to the highest of standards.

Your role will include:

• Ensuring effectiveness of the operation of vehicles and equipment following manufacturer's recommendations for repair and maintenance.
• Complete documentation of details of repairs or work carried out. This can be electronically or written down.
• Manage stock levels of local parts to ensure smooth operation.
• Work with the fleet and equipment service to meet departmental needs and objectives

To be considered for the role require:

• Accredited IMI (or equivalent) Master Technician or demonstrate the capability to achieve and maintain that standard through formal assessment. (Level 3 LGV Technician)
• IRTEC Certificate (where relevant)
• Experience or willingness to learn relevant servicing requirements for specialist vehicles.
• Level 4 in Diagnosis, testing and repair of ICE/hybrid/electric vehicles and components or demonstrate capability to achieve and maintain that standard through formal assessment of future fleet.
• Experience in working with complex, multi demand fleet and technician environment.
• Ideally have experience with Volvo/Scania/Mercedes/Iveco

This role is Monday to Friday - 37hrs per week

The role pays £18.15ph - £20.47ph depending on experience.

DBS and satisfactory referencing required.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Benefits of joining our Temps team:

* Weekly pay on a Friday - smooth payment process
* Working with committed and highly experienced recruitment consultant
For more information please contact New Appointments Group on 01795 702 722
CVs in Word Format to p.trustam@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. Twitter: @nagforjobs

Class 1 HGV Drivers - Tesco Snodland ME6 5TQ

You must hold a valid LGV C+E, HGV 1, Class 1 UK licence with no more than 6 points (due to insurance policy), a UK digital tachograph card & a full DQC (CPC card) and need to provide a DVLA licence check code to proceed to assessment interview. You must currently live within a reasonable commute to Snodland to progress to assessment stage.

Class 1 rates

Days - £16.55

Nights (22:00 - 06:00) - £20.69

Weekend - £22.02

Additional rates for overtime and Bank Holidays

Benefits:

• Mapped-out routes
• Easy clean straightforward cages, no hand-balling
• Paid Breaks
• Holiday pay
• Fixed shift patterns - start time window between 4pm & 4am
• Average 10.5 Hours per day with additional hours available
• PAYE earnings meet all income criteria for mortgages and loans.
• Employment rights associated with being PAYE
• Weekly stat dates
• Free uniform
• Subsidised canteen with free hot drinks
• High quality vehicles
• Opportunities to develop
• Potential courses and upskilling sessions provided by Challenge-trg Skills

Challenge-trg Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Multi Drop Delivery Driver - Maidstone

You MUST hold a FULL clean UK Driving License with no DD or DR!

This is an ASAP starts

Location: Maidstone

Paying: From £11.44 - £12.00

Temporary role - week to week, with the opportunity to go perm after 13weeks.

Shifts: Monday - Friday - 8am - 4pm

HRGO Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Multi Drop Delivery Driver, to work within the Maidstone area.

- 20 - 25 drops per day

If this is an interest to you, please contact HRGO Recruitment East London Branch on 01708 220023

Please register at www.hrgo.co.uk before contacting.

HGV/LGV Class 1 Driver | Aylesford | Full Time - Night Vacancy | £39,000pa Depending on Experience

Due to continued success, our client is seeking to recruit HGV/LGV Class 1 Drivers. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-regarded company!

Our client has specialised in the supply of traction and LGV1 drivers to the parcel industry primarily for night trunking operations for the past 20 years’.

As the parcel industry is concerned with time-sensitive and high-value loads, our client has specialised and remained firmly committed to this area of work.

Are you the right person for the job?

• HGV/LGV class 1 licence is essential
• Valid driver card and driver’s CPC is essential
• Able to work without supervision
• Be honest and reliable
• Be able to adhere to all health and safety
• Be flexible to work nights
• Live within a commutable distance and have the right to work in the UK

What will your role look like?

• Driving from Maidstone to a location in the Midlands area and back in a professional and safe manner
• Adhering to company and all Health and Safety policies

What can you expect in return?

• A company pension
• 28 days annual leave

What’s next? It’s easy! Click “APPLY” now! We can’t wait to hear from you!

Your data will be handled in line with GDPR.

Class 1 HGV Drivers - Tesco Snodland ME6 5TQ

You must hold a valid LGV C+E, HGV 1, Class 1 UK licence with no more than 6 points (due to insurance policy), a UK digital tachograph card & a full DQC (CPC card) and need to provide a DVLA licence check code to proceed to assessment interview. You must currently live within a reasonable commute to Snodland to progress to assessment stage.

Class 1 rates

Days - £16.55

Nights (22:00 - 06:00) - £20.69

Weekend - £22.02

Additional rates for overtime and Bank Holidays

Benefits:

• Mapped-out routes
• Easy clean straightforward cages, no hand-balling
• Paid Breaks
• Holiday pay
• Fixed shift patterns - start time window between 4pm & 4am
• Average 10.5 Hours per day with additional hours available
• PAYE earnings meet all income criteria for mortgages and loans.
• Employment rights associated with being PAYE
• Weekly stat dates
• Free uniform
• Subsidised canteen with free hot drinks
• High quality vehicles
• Opportunities to develop
• Potential courses and upskilling sessions provided by Challenge-trg Skills

Challenge-trg Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

This role will involve driving the many Trust vehicles within the Transport fleet to fulfil the functions of the service to Hospitals, Clinics and Departments throughout the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust area; transporting laundry, provisions, samples, notes etc.

To become a member of the rotating transport shift that will be required to work occasional Saturday shifts as part of their working week.

The Transport fleet consists of approximately 20 vehicles which includes One 7.5 ton Lorry, 3.5 ton box vans and various other vehicles.
• The post holder will form part of the team within the General Transport Department driving competently and safely all the vehicles within the fleet as required.
• Responsible for the daily safety checks on the vehicles (i.e. Tyres, Oil, Water etc.) and that the vehicle is in a clean & tidy condition.
• Accountable to the Team Leader and Transport Manager for the duties allocated according to set schedules and timetables as well as some ad-hoc duties.
• To complete the required documentation concerned with the vehicles allocated (i.e. log sheets, journey forms, defect reports etc.)
• Required to support and work across sites in exceptional circumstances.
• To be able to use Transport delivery hardware ensuring chain of custody for every delivery/collection.



Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.



MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.


We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.


In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.


Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.



Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level.

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Interview Date: To be confirmed


This advert closes on Monday 23 Sep 2024

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level. At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work. We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Interview Date: To be confirmed

Do currently work in Construction? Are you a Dumper Driver within the civil engineering space and looking for a new opportunity? If the answers is yes, we have roles opening with a reputable civil engineering company in the Maidstone area.

• Role: Dumper Driver
• Location: Maidstone
• Contract type: Temporary (Full time)
• Start date: ASAP
• Pay rate: £18-19 per hour
• Fawkes & Reece contact: Shay Tobin (Brighton Office)

The company:

A well-established national civil engineering company that focuses on the highways, bridges, airports, sewage systems, pipelines, and railways.

The role:

As a Civil Engineering operative, you will be responsible for:

• Trench work
• Duct laying
• Backfill and reinstatement work.
• Utility main laying

About you:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience working within the civil engineering space.
• Be able to work in a team or alone.
• Conscious of health & safety

To be successful in your application for this role you will have and be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

• You will need a current and valid CPCS card.
• Any of the following qualifications would be an additional benefit; street works; abrasive wheels and manual handling.
• Fit for work would be desirable.

What to do next:

If this role meets your expectations and aspirations, please click the apply now link. If this one is not for you, but you would like to discuss other options or for us to act as an agent to secure you a new contract please do not hesitate to call Shay on 07752467534 for a confidential consultation.

Mobile Vehicle Technician vacancy

Location: Maidstone

Salary: £16 - £17.40ph / £29,700 basic (Rising to £34,800 following probation) OTE £41,000
Hours: Monday to Friday, 1 in 3 Saturday's. 35 hour contract.
Ref: OC18156

We have exciting new opportunities for Mobile Vehicle Technicians / Roadside Technician. We are recruiting across Kent so we will tailor the area to you based on your location.

This Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician is working for one of the UK's leading vehicle breakdown companies who provider a first-class service to thousands of customers. Looking for people to start ASAP!! Exceptional company to work for with a wide range of benefits including starting your day as soon as you start the van.

Fantastic benefits package that includes:

• 23 days annual leave rising to 25 days with service
• No additional travel time - start and finish on your driveway
• Know your shifts 12 months in advance
• A fully equipped state of the art company vehicle with tools and uniform
• Free breakdown cover for you and your household from day one
• Access to a broad range of career progression opportunities and industry leading training
• 24-hour colleague assistance programme
• Company life assurance linked to pension
• Access to MyFlex our flexible benefits site providing numerous benefits including health and wellbeing

Mobile Vehicle Technician :

• Working closely with the breakdown team you will be tasked with attending breakdowns to diagnose issues they have. Working on the vehicles to ideally get them back on the road otherwise making sure the vehicle goes back to the workshop.
• Identifying problems and advising the customer on the vehicle's issues.
• Vehicle servicing & general maintenance including electrical & vehicle Diagnostics.
• Mobile Vehicle Technician are the face of the business so its important you deliver exceptional Customer Service.

Mobile Vehicle Technician Requirements:

• A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent)
• Demonstrative technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience
• A customer focused approach
• A full UK driving licence

Consultant - Ryan Scholes

Octane Recruitment

VTSTH

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

Here at Menzies Distribution we currently have an opening for an experienced General Manager to come and join and lead our Newstrade team at our Maidstone Hub. As a company, Menzies is continuously evolving and we are looking for someone who not only wants to be part of that growth but also somebody who can assist with it and help in continuing to accelerate us forward. Menzies Distribution is a time-critical Logistics Business, Delivering Supply Chain Solutions across Newstrade, Retail, eCommerce and many more. We are entrusted by our Customers to make sure we deliver and to do that we rely on having the right people in the right roles to make this happen. Every single person matters and keeps the cogs turning.

As General Manager of the Maidstone Newstrade Hub, you will ensure the efficient operation of the Newstrade service and deliver the highest standard of service to both publishers and customers, while achieving budgetary targets for sales, gross margin and operating expenses and complying with all company and statutory regulations. In addition, you will identify, organise and manage existing activity, providing operational leadership as well as driving continuous business improvement.

The Details

• Salary: £55-58k Per Annum + Car allowance + bonus + bens (dependant upon experience)
• Location: Maidstone, ME20

General Manager - Key Duties and accountabilities:

• Building and maintaining excellent customer relationships in order to develop a constantly improving service. Building trust and credibility, thoroughly understanding the customers’ needs and their supply chain structure. Seek to identify and deliver organic growth opportunities with existing customers and drive for synergy benefits between customers and other sites within other Business Units.
• Participate in the sales process including defining the service, negotiating the contract and building close working relationships with customer to delvier the companys budgeted profit expectations.
• Participate in the budgeting process and manage and work within the annual operating budget. Monitor operational metrics and challenge operational colleagues to ensure budgeted financial targets are exceeded and labour costs are controlled.
• Participate in financial reviews.
• Assess operational efficiencies, creating standardised process and procedures, implementing improvements and changes to drive efficiencies.
• Ensure all legislative and regulatory requirements are met with particular emphasis on tachograph, driver’s hours, maintenance schedules and records. Exercise operational controls in order to protect the company’s Operators License and regularly audit systems to ensure compliance
• Demonstrate ability to lead a high performing team. Set clear goals and targets for direct reports through the Performance Review process, recognise good performance and professionally manage poor performance.
• Provide a safe working environment, seeking opportunities to raise the profile of Health and Safety across the region.
• Promote a culture of safe working both in the designated business unit and the wider company and adhere to the responsibilities outlined in the Company’s Health & Safety Manual.
• Ensure the delivery of agreed service levels as contained in Service Level Agreements.
• Ensure adherence to Key Performance Indicators and the achievement of quality targets within approved budgetary constraints.
• Initiate and manage process changes or other means to develop superior customer service.

About you:

• Experienced Logistics/Distribution leadership professional, with relevant qualifications who will have previously operated at a senior level Demonstrable experience of customer relationship management
• Proven capability of leading a team through significant change
• Experience of driving efficiency savings and business growth
• Good financial and business acumen with experience of managing budgets
• Good project management skills
• Excellent people management skills – driving accountability and delivering results through teams
• CPC Qualified preferred
• Occasional travel required

INCLUSION

Menzies Distribution is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business.

We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be, and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate