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Project & Bid Coordinator

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About the opportunity:

Founded in 1959, Ferguson Transport & Shipping is a family-owned and operated business. With over 65 years of experience in the haulage industry, Ferguson Transport & Shipping is one of the largest independent transport and distribution companies in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.

About the role:

Full time, permanent role, reporting to the Operations & Project Director, this post requires the successful candidate to be educated to degree level in Business Management, Engineering, IT or a related discipline, or possess equivalent relevant experience.

The role is based in Corpach, Fort William with regular travel and overnight stays being a requirement for the role.

Key responsibilities of the role:

  • Support the full life cycle bid process. 
  • Review RFQ documentation assessing scope, complexity & risks involved and providing feedback to Senior Management/Directors.
  • Shaping bids to achieve compliant & compelling bid submissions.
  • Set up and take ownership of a bid calendar and associated internal alerts.
  • Participating in tender kick-off and review meetings both internally & externally.
  • Write or contribute to sections of the bid response.
  • Encourage continuous improvement in the bid & precontract management process.
  • Ensure internal documentary & process compliance around the bid management process and contribute to continuous process improvements.
  • Co-ordinate departmental input into the bid writing process.
  • Record & log bid submission receipts.
  • Support documentation preparation pre-contract start as required on won opportunities.
  • Generating project work schedules & programmes.
  • Ensuring efficient transition to successful tenders with the relevant operational departments.
  • Generating monthly project progress reports.

About the individual:

  • Educated to degree level (Business Management/Engineering/Information Technology) or qualified through relevant experience
  • Excellent IT Skills and competency with Microsoft applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint & MS Project.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines
  • Ability to manage, plan and prioritise own workload often in a high-pressure environment with multiple deadlines.
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in CAD Software (e.g. AutoCAD) would be highly advantageous.

Benefits:

Competitive salary, company pension, loyalty bonus scheme including enhanced annual leave in place. Occupational health surveillance and group life assurance. 

Accommodation support may be available for the right applicant.

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Driver Trainer

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We are recruiting for an HGV or LGV Instructor/Trainer to work at Ferguson Transport & Shipping in Fort William (Outdoor Capital of the UK).  Home – Visit West Highlands

The role could be delivered on a full or part time basis with relocation assistance in the form of temporary chalet accommodation OR progress towards becoming a hybrid role where an individual can demonstrate skills that are adaptable and flexible and align with organisational needs.

Ferguson Transport & Shipping is one of the largest independent transport and distribution companies in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. We owe our remarkable growth and enviable reputation to our continued investment in innovative transport solutions, our commitment to delivering outstanding customer service and the enduring support of the local business community.

We’re passionate about what we do and our goal is always to provide a quality service that exceeds customer expectations and deliver flexible transport solutions that make a positive difference to our client’s businesses we serve.

The main purpose of the role is to Lead on the development and delivery of training programmes to our HGV Drivers (c60) and Shunter/Trainee Drivers.

Ferguson Transport & Shipping has driver hubs in Fort William (Head Office), Grangemouth, Methil, Inverness, Invergordon, Isle of Skye and Kishorn and travelling to other depots will be facilitated by use of a company car.

About you:

  • Previous experience in a similar role or relevant qualification within the road haulage industry or associated training role would be beneficial
  • Minimum 3 years HGV C+E licence and a Certificate of Professional Competence in national Road Haulage Operations is preferred – ongoing training support will be available
  • Knowledge of MS Office.
  • Confident, professional manner;
  • Strong organisational skills with excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
  • Excellent attention to detail

Main Responsibilities (list not exhaustive):

  • Apply knowledge through training to ensure all drivers follow company standard operating procedures, improve driving technique, fuel efficiency, and reduce accident rates.
  • Keep up to date with DVSA working practices, including Earned Recognition
  • Implement a training programme based on the fuel efficiency principles with a view to reducing the overall fuel consumption of the fleet.
  • Set up and maintain the company registration as a training provider with the JAUPT, write, develop and deliver CPC course suitable for the business needs and external parties.
  • Work alongside HR and the Transport Managers to recruit HGV Drivers, from reviewing applications, to interview and driver assessments.
  • Assist with accident/incident investigation and report writing.
  • Work/train towards being able to conduct a programme of Behaviour Based Safety Training with ADR training provider.
  • Support the Driver Hours’ Analyst responsible for tachograph analysis and managing driver’s hours.
  • Write and develop internal training programmes, with the support of Transport Office staff and Human Resources, to suit individual progression plans and the needs of the business – including HGV driver training, forklift, plant and machinery (where deemed competent)

What you can expect:

  • A competitive salary;
  • Excellent scope to develop your career;
  • Relocation support;
  • Life assurance cover;
  • Occupational Health Support
  • Employee Assistance Programme;
  • Training & Development opportunities;
  • Company Pension Scheme

Industry

  • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

Employment Type

Full-time

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