Head of Control en Gandwukeurope

Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK.

In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including Freightliner Group Ltd, Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.

Purpose of the Role:

• Manage, lead and direct the duty control managers, controllers and TOPS clerks, ensuring that safe and effective decisions are made to protect company interests;
• Represent Freightliner in industry meetings and exercises as necessary to enhance the reputation and protect the interests of the business
• Be responsible for the evidence-based data to support the Control Competence Management System and issuing of certificate of competencies for each role within the control function.

Key job requirements:

• Excellent knowledge in Rail Control Management and in national rail geography
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation and terms and conditions relating to the utilisation of operational staff;
• A good knowledge of freight train operations with a sound knowledge of railway geography;
• Post holder must be extremely well organised and self-motivated;
• Good communication skills;
• A good knowledge of driver and groundstaff conditions of service;
• Commercially astute, articulate, technically strong, dynamic, insightful and influential leader with the ability to operate at both a strategic and an operational level;
• Ability to build healthy working relationships with business stakeholders while exhibiting independence and objectivity in thought and action;
• Solid analytical skills with the ability to digest and disseminate information on a broad range of businesses and stakeholders;
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure, prioritising tasks and workload and managing conflicting demands;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff across the Freightliner Group, as well as key stakeholders, most particularly the UK Senior management team and the recognised Unions;
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal;
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to plan own work, work autonomously and on own initiative, and meet deadlines;
• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy of work; Appreciation of the demands of managing conflicting interests and of meeting statutory requirements;
• Ability to navigate complex problems and ensure effective and sound decision making, systematically and under pressure;
• Effective management and delegation with the ability to build trust and motivate a team.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Exhibits and lives the Group Corporate Values;
• Attacks goals and objectives with drive, energy and enthusiasm; Proactive approach to work and uses own initiative to implement improvements;
• Embraces new challenges, is hands on and gets things done;
• Sets high standards of work for self, and team, and consistently achieves these;
• High level of integrity and openness, combined with commitment to good governance;
• Energetic, highly motivated, with an enquiring mind and passion for excellence and innovation, in pursuit of business growth and success;
• Leads by example and provides honest and clear leadership that helps drive results;
• Listens attentively to others’ perspectives and provides constructive feedback and coaching.

Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.

We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles.

In return we can offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a competitive pension scheme and a rewarding career in an award-winning team.