Vehicle Hub Operative

Vehicle Hub Key Officer
Newport Hub

11am - 8pm - Monday - Friday

£26,092 per annum

Purpose of Job: To carry out day-to-day operation of a logistics hub
Reports to: Southern Regional Hub Manager / Southern Regional Team Leader

Contacts
Internal:

• BCAL Drivers

• Birmingham / Goole Planning & Coordination Team

• Compliance

• Non-Conformance

External:

• Self-employed / Employed Drivers

• Site / Auction Staff

• Third-party subcontractors

Responsibilities

• Be fully competent with vehicle recording and reporting systems (Manpack, Vision, AS400, M-Store & Genus).

• Maintain control of stock levels within the Hub and escalate any vehicles over 72 hours.

• Operate key operations, book vehicles in and out, and record on Vision.

• Liaise with Non-Conformance for aborts, breakdowns, and accidents.

• Liaise with Non-Conformance to ensure vehicles recovered to the hub due to mechanical issues are moved without delay.

• Complete a physical stock check of all vehicles daily and file in the Stock Check File.

• Complete a Key Audit twice weekly and file in the Stock Check File.

• Compare Vision stock reports against Manpack for vehicles not planned or overdue and rectify (daily).

• Run analysis reports to identify anomalies and rectify (e.g., POD location report).

• Be aware of individual drivers' skills and abilities.

• Enforce BCA Logistics’ policies and site rules.

• Collect and store driver/inspector equipment securely until collected by FSAs.

• Maintain and control hire cars on site, ensuring vehicles are serviced when necessary.

• Carry out security checks of the compound, identify fence weaknesses, and ensure all vehicles are secured.

• Ensure the office is kept clean and tidy to maintain a safe working environment.

• Maintain a professional and efficient location to portray BCA Logistics positively to customers and employees.

• Provide cover for the Newport Coordinator operation.

• Monitor and allow access to BCA’s on-site clients (Stratstone’s, Wessex, etc.).

• Carry out H&S, fire point, extinguisher, and first-aid checks as required and report to the Hub Team Leader.

• Be a keyholder.

• Arrange transporter collections.

• Ensure the Key Office is fully staffed at all times.

• Work across a shift pattern to provide maximum coverage; shifts may be extended during peak periods.

• Be willing to undertake First Aid and Fire Marshall training.

• Perform any other duties reasonably requested.