Yard / Key Control Operative – Coventry Vehicle Operating Centre – CV3 4PF

Job title:

Yard / Key Control Operative – Coventry Vehicle Operating Centre – CV3 4PF

Company

Royal Mail

Job description

Yard / Key Control Operative
Job Reference: 308510
Location: Coventry VOC, CV3 4PF
Job type: Permanent
Hours: Full time hours 40 per week, various shifts available across 24hrs 7 days.We have the following shifts available –1 x Early shift – working Tuesday to Saturday2 x Late shift – working Monday to Friday1 x Night shift – working Monday to FridayPlease note, flexibility will be required.There has never been a more exciting time to join us! We are reinventing Royal Mail for the future and now is a perfect time to join us on that journey.A Yard / Key office assistant is responsible for the safe running of the Transport Yard via manual and computerised methods, including Transport Office Administrator and supporting the transport office manager. Our logistics team are responsible for keeping everything moving. Without logistics we simply wouldn’t be able to function. The physical transportation of mail is what we do.About the roleYard / Key Office Assistants roles and responsibilities:

• Allocation and Retrieval of 318 Folders, Keys, Number Plates and Log Books
• Update 318 Folders as required by Network Planners
• Allocation and Maintenance of Vehicles on BAT , M5 and ISOTRACK systems
• Responsibility for daily maintenance of digital tachograph systems (inc Vehicle Downloads)
• Liaise with Internal Customers, PFW , and Admin by phone.
• Liaise with Shunters, Gatehouse and Bay Marshals by Radio.
• Compile, Communicate and Update system VOR reports
• Receive and Monitor Fuel Delivery
• Under take collection scheduling.
• Ensure Transport Office Operates in a Clean and Safe Environment

Part of the role will involve assisting the Distribution Manager with the following duties:

• Vehicle planning to ensure the hub quality and cost targeting are achieved e.g. vehicle planning,
• Carry out fleet performance monitoring to ensure cost effective and legal use of vehicles.
• Co-ordinate planned maintenance of vehicles, in liaison with workshop services.
• Resolve day to day emergency vehicle issues, ensuring that Vehicle Operating Centre operations are maintained.
• Review health and safety arrangements; maintaining risk assessment and other legal requirements including compliance to local PMT1 procedures.
• Monitoring of arrival and departure times for Network.
• Responsible for update and maintenance of drivers P318’s..
• Responsibility for driver card downloads , debriefs on ISOTRACK . key card compliance maintained.

A bit about you

• Upbeat, independent and self-motivated
• Organised, punctual and ready to deliver great customer service
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, adapt and work under pressure to strict deadlines
• Administration and computer literacy skills
• Happy to work outside in all weathers and takes pride in what you do

• Has a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

What we do for youTo deliver on our ambition we want the best and that’s why we’re delighted to offer market leading pay and benefits for our sector. For bringing your best and serving our customers with pride, you can expect to receive:

• Pay monthly, hourly rate of £12.54p/hr
• Overtime 1.25x the normal hourly rate
• 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (pro-rata)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Lots of opportunity to develop a career
• Full uniform provided if you’re on a contract of longer than three months
• Excellent parental leave policy
• Various discounts including high street vouchers, travel and attraction discounts, and savings on beauty products and gym membership

Time to applyReady to become a Yard Control Operative and deliver for the people in your local community? Hit the apply button now. If your application is successful, we’ll invite you to an interview.Royal Mail are proud of our diverse employee network groups and the active role they play to support belonging and encourage a positive work environment. We are firmly committed to inclusion and passionate about our people representing the communities we serve.We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Please share the details within your application if required.We are Forces family friendly and a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here:

Expected salary

£12.54 per hour

Location

Coventry

Job date

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 22:02:16 GMT

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