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Branch Operations Manager

  1. Permanent - Full time
£ Competitive + Excellent Benefits
  1. Travis Perkins
  2. Swindon, Wiltshire

hrs/pw

Monday to Friday 07:30 to 5pm + Alternate Saturday Mornings 8am to 12 Midday

Swindon

50856

Branch Operations Manager - Travis Perkins, Swindon, SN2 8EA

Are you looking to move into your first Operational Management role, are you working within the construction industry or maybe looking to move sectors, are you a team player then look no further, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Branch Operations Manager to join our Swindon branch

Our Swindon branch is on Dunbeath Road. We have 17 colleagues and 4 delivery vehicles with a high customer delivery volume.  We have an experienced, well established team and the Branch Manager has created a fun, professional atmosphere with a nice family feel, everyone helps and supports one another.

We are planning long term, so we are looking for future Branch Managers, so if you are willing to learn every aspect of branch life, are hard working and ambitious, we would love to hear from you.


What's in it for you?

In return for your hard work you will receive the following:

  • myMoney - competitive salary/annual leave, contributory pension scheme plus other benefits including bonus, private medical insurance, Life Insurance, ShareScheme and mortgage advice
  • myColleagueDiscount - savings across the TP Group including tool hire and ToolStation 
  • myHealth - Aviva DigiCare, Cycle to Work, access to our online Wellbeing Centre plus more
  • myInfoHub - access to our new learning platform, apprenticeship opportunities, StayWell hub. We have a number recognised Management Apprentice programs to support your development, including our level 5 Management program to support you further in your career
  • PLUS a huge array of everyday savings via our employee discount programme and family friendly HR policies


What will I be doing?

No one day is the same as the next in TP branch life, and now that you have had a great onboarding and induction, here are a few pointers:  

  • Stay Safe - Set the tone and champion a Stay Safe culture within our branch, ensuring that Health and Safety regulations are adhered to and that staff are aware of their specific responsibilities.
  • Ensure that regulations relating to vehicles within the scope of the goods vehicles licensing of operators act are adhered to.
  • Operations - Ensure all transport related risk assessments, training records, driver licences and other Health and Safety documentation is checked periodically.  Follow up action as necessary.
  • Support to ensure that all vehicles / trailers are inspected as per agreed time schedule in accordance with Goods Vehicle Operator Licence specifications, ensuring that defects are promptly rectified and all documentation is signed off.
  • Compliance - Including auditing, goods in and goods out, dealing with our suppliers
  • People - Our success is built on strong relationships with our customers so it’s essential that you can help coach a team to deliver the highest standards of service.
  • Working alongside the Assistant Branch Manager and Branch Manager, you will lead and coach our colleagues, taking accountability for the success within the branch overall.


What experience do you need?

We don't mind what sector you come from, we are looking for a great attitude and your transferable skills including, operational experience, supervisory and exceptional great customer service.


Does this sound like you?

  • Someone that is highly adaptable, resilient and tenacious with high levels of energy and drive.
  • Someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast paced environment that has a thirst for learning.
  • Career focused and want to build a career to become a future leader.

We’re driving to become a truly inclusive employer. We want everyone to be at their best and it’s our ambition that everyone within our Group feels safe, welcome and confident to be their authentic selves. 

You be you, it makes us, us.


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