Job Description

We are currently recruiting a Regional Logisitics Manager to support the overall P&L performance of a geographic area through the application of end to end logistics and order fulfilment reporting to the General Manager. Responsibilities include Day book Co-ordination, Transport Planning and Regional Administration.
In return you will receive a competitive salary, Company car or Cash Allowance, BUPA & Westfield Health Cash Plan, Auto enrolment pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance & Lifestyle Benefits - Discounts on selected High Street Stores
You will be responsible for:

• Effectively manage the output from Engineering and Transport services to fulfil all orders in a timely and efficient manner
• Direct, develop, motivate and support all direct reports ensuring that the business objectives are met to agreed timescales
• Establish strong people management practices across the area to attract, develop and retain key skills and competencies required for business performance
• Position and promote Nationwide Platforms brand image in the area as the preferred powered access business
• Work in co-operation with the Regional Engineering and Regional Transport to ensure order fulfilment
• Prepare & communicate monthly operational reviews, ensuring that the status of all projects and key activities is understood by the Regional Management Team
• Manage the improvement of areas continuous improvement by creating an incremental improvement programme, focussing on improving the key operational drivers to drive effectiveness and efficiency of the area
• Ensure the assets of the area are used effectively to achieve the return on capital employed as defined by the gross payback analysis
• Ensure area is aware of and adheres to local and externally relevant health & safety laws and policies.
• Analyse, evaluate and monitor all key operational performance indicators ensuring monthly performance is clearly understood regarding customer service, operational efficiency, and financial targets to ensure regional objectives are being achieved
• Set the standards of ethics, behaviour and attitude required in the workforce through the demonstrating of management best practice and commitment to company values
• Establish clear accountabilities and responsibilities for teams and ensure individuals are focused on areas that improve and exceed key performance indicators and customer expectations
• Recruitment, onboard, induct and manage team performance on a daily basis
• Coach, lead and develop team members to drive engagement and results
• Manage and maintain the performance management and pay review cycle within own area ensuring the process is cascaded throughout the region in line with agreed timescales for all area employees
• Maintain Internal Health, Safety and corporate governance standards in accordance with Loxam PAD Policy. Promote Health and Safety best practice with all internal and external stakeholders

The ideal candidate will show:

• Proven track record of operating in a similar logistics management/ order fulfilment capacity.
• Previous experience of P&L management including planning, risk management and accounting processes
• Extensive knowledge of Powered Access Hire Industry and/or Plant Hire Industry including customer base, competitor activity and buying behaviour
• Understanding of business planning activities to include cost recovery, revenue recognition and organisational design
• Credible communicator, demonstrable leadership skills and ability to influence and negotiate effectively
• Ability to communicate with internal or external customers to resolve issues or queries satisfactorily. The power to use technical knowledge, experience and interpersonal skills to gain the agreement and respect of others
• Strong people management skills
• Able to balance short- and long-term goals, is motivated to hit performance targets and assigns clear levels of responsibility
• The ability to clarify goals and objectives to work to an agreed pattern of output and to prioritise tasks and activities
• The ability to work in such a way that maintains and improves business processes and structure
• The ability to rise to a challenge or change, resolve conflict and find a successful way forward
• IPAF Licence (desirable not essential)
• Driving Licence

Part of the Loxam Group, Nationwide Platforms are the UK's leading specialist provider of Powered Access rental equipment, with the largest and broadest fleet, local depots spread across the country and our wealth of experience partnering with companies in a variety of sectors including Construction, Warehouse & Distribution, Aviation, Facilities Management, Industrial Services, Telecoms and Media, our customers can depend on us to provide the right solution to support their every working at height need.
At Nationwide Platforms, your safety is absolutely our priority. Our award winning BlueSky Solutions and Training division offer our customers access to the latest and safest ways to work and through long standing partnerships with our manufacturers, we will always provide equipment that will lead the way to a safer industry. Some of our innovations include the award-winning secondary guarding systems and Harness ON(TM), a range of pioneering Material Handling Attachments (MHAs), and the SkySentry(TM) control and monitoring system.
At Nationwide Platforms, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We recognise that a variety of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is crucial to our success in the Powered Access industry. Our commitment is to ensure that every employee feels respected, valued, and supported in their work environment

Skills Required