Contract Manager

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Contract Manager - Hatfield – £35k p/a - Exciting Career Opportunity - Apply Today!

Ignition Driver Recruitment is currently recruiting for a 360° Contract Manager, to be based at our client site in Hatfield.

Do you:

Have demonstrable experience working within HGV driver recruitment?

Have a passion for sales and business development?

Have the ability to think on your feet?

Have the capability to learn quickly?

Have the drive and determination to push yourself in a challenging environment? Your own full UK driving licence is essential, as travel to client sites will be required.

Contract Manager - Role & Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operations of the site driver requirements

Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, and allocation of a pool of professional drivers

Act as the primary point of contact, ensuring service levels and expectations are consistently met

Ensure full compliance with transport regulations, driver hours, and legal requirements (e.g. Working Time Directive, Microlise and DVLA checks)

Monitor and manage driver performance, attendance, and conduct, taking appropriate action when necessary

Conduct regular client reviews and attend site meetings to maintain strong relationships and identify opportunities for improvement or growth

Manage driver scheduling and rota planning to meet fluctuating client demands

Support the recruitment team with forecasting needs and proactive driver pool development

Ensure accurate record-keeping including contracts, timesheets, and compliance documentation

Provide regular reports on KPIs, service delivery, and contract performance to internal stakeholders and clients

Resolve issues and escalate where necessary to ensure service continuity and client satisfactionPlease note that whilst this role is mostly managing HGV drivers, there may be some requirement to deal with warehousing flex-employees also.

Trainee Contract Manager - Working Hours

The role is Monday to Friday, and we are looking for someone who can meet the requirement for flexibility when it comes to working hours and days. It is a full-time role, therefore 37.5 hours a week standard, but there will be requirements during busier periods for longer working hours and potential weekend working.

You will also be required to undertake an on-call facility, which will be pre-planned on a rotational basis.

Contract Manager - Candidate Requirements

You will have excellent interpersonal skills, experience of building and maintaining relationships internally and externally

You must be able to work under your own initiative, as well as part of a larger team

You should be confident with your own time management

You will have a pragmatic approach to problem-solving

You will understand the legal demands of working within the driving sector (such as WTD, HGV License requirements, Infringements etc)

You will be able to demonstrate at least 12 months experience working in Recruitment within a transport environment.

Contract Manager - The Package

Financial:

Excellent salary prospects

Weekly Pay (Friday)

Death In Service

Company Contribution Pension SchemeWelfare:

Generous holiday entitlement – 28 days rising to 33 after service length increases

An extra day off during your birthday month

Fantastic employee engagement initiatives

Annual Summer Garden Party

Annual Black Tie Christmas Event

Team events throughout the year

Independent HR team for training, advice and support

Working in a vibrant and exciting atmosphere Professional Development:

Fantastic career development opportunities

Excellent employee growth

Continuous training opportunities

Employee mentoring

Regular performance assessments to enhance career progression

If you think you have what it takes to join this expanding team, and you would like to chat to someone further about the role, the company and your prospects with the business, please click to apply today.

Our hiring manager will review your CV, and give you a call for an informal chat before hopefully, progressing you through to the next stage for a formal interview

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