Duty Operations Manager

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10 months ago

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Duty Operations Manager - Group Travel Services

Circa GBP42k + Benefits
Hayes

Day shift pattern, 5 on, 3 off (40 hour week)

We are the exclusive staffing partner to a renowned group travel specialists who have gone from strength to strength in their road tourism business. Due to expansion of their fleet & services, we now need an experienced Duty Ops Manager to help steer their business and surpass their high expectations in company performance and customer satisfaction.

As a Duty Operations Manager you will be managing their fleet of vehicles & drivers ensuring a streamlined transportation service.

The successful Duty Operations Manager Duties will involve:

To take full accountability of the transportation activities; fleet, people & profitability of UK road, group travel
Planning & coordinating all routes & drivers
Stay abreast of rules & regs, legislation changes in the UK
Liaise with internal departments, customers, 3rd party contractors
Staff management, recruitment, appraisals & disciplines
Provide full support
This is a phenomenal company that have won a number of exciting projects helping to transport fine art across the globe.

The successful Duty Operations Manager will enjoy;

Circa GBP402k
Superb benefits
A clear path to progression with a company who care about their employees
Required experience & characteristics of the successful Duty Operations Manager

At least 1 years’ experience managing a transport team

Proven background providing profitable transport service
Live within commutable distance to Hayes
Driven, organised and enthusiastic

Please apply today to avoid disappointment.

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