Logistics Foreman (Permanent)

Are you an experienced logistics, transport or operations professional looking to take on a new challenge? If so Viridor are recruiting and are looking for individuals just like you!

Due to continued success and growth, we are now looking to recruit a Logistics Foreman for our team in Leyland, working 45 hours a week, 5 days out of 7.

In return for your hard work as our Logistics Foreman, we can offer a Competitive salary plus excellent benefits, including:

• A free helpline for health, legal or personal issues available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Free eye tests and prescription and safety eyewear where required.
• A contributory pension scheme - helping you plan for later in life.
• Childcare vouchers, payroll giving (charity donations from salary deducted before tax) and cycle to work schemes are all available through Viridor Extras,
• Discounts on local gym membership and some of the biggest retail brands

The ideal Logistics Foreman:

• Experience of driving LGV vehicles in a commercial environment and full driving license.
• Thorough knowledge of current legislation of LGV vehicles.
• Tachograph / Digital smart card Operation
• Experience of Road Haulage Operations
• Hold a full UK LGV C+E (Class 1) licence (maximum of 6 penalty points)
• Hold, or working towards attainment of Managers CPC qualification

Logistics Foreman Responsibilities include:

• carry out the daily supervision of the drivers and assist the traffic manager and planners in dealing with any driver related issues. 
• Act as a role model, delivering conspicuously high standards of work and compliance
• Ensure drivers are trained in the operation of Company vehicles by reviewing drivers every 6 months
• Ensuring drivers undertake work in accordance with Risk assessments and safety procedures and drivers work to specified hours and specified rotas
• Undertake vehicle audits to ensure compliance with Company procedures and requirements.
• Providing replacement cover for Logistics Coordinator when required

About Viridor

Viridor is one of the UK’s leading recycling, renewable energy and waste management companies. Part of the FTSE 250 Pennon Group, Viridor puts waste into action, transforming it into high quality recyclables, raw materials and energy. This is an exciting time to work at Viridor. We are at the forefront of the UK’s green economy and we use smart people and technology to deliver our vision, bringing people together to give the world’s resources new life.

If you want to work within in a team-orientated and collaborative environment, for a company that strives to be environmentally, socially and economically sustainable, click APPLY! You will be redirected to the company website to register and complete your application for the role of Logistics Foreman.

Closing Date: 19th May 2018