Exciting Leadership Opportunity - manage our SESTA Operation in Palmerston North.
Kickstart the New Year with a New Opportunity!
As our current Manager prepares to retire, we are seeking a dynamic and motivated leader to manage our Palmerston North SESTA (Specialised School Transport Assistance) operation starting January 2025.
SESTA is a highly rewarding community service that we provide for the Ministry of Education, ensuring the safe transport of over 200 students daily from their front door to school and home again.
Located at our centrally situated Palmerston North branch, you will collaborate closely with our drivers, schools, parents, and the Ministry to deliver exceptional service to our local communities.
The role:
Be the management hub of our SESTA operation overseeing our services in Palmerston North, Fielding, and Whanganui
Managing and supporting your team of SESTA drivers
Planning, rostering, and implementing runs to ensure optimum use of resources
Administrative support and payroll duties (timesheets)
Driver Recruitment
Regular performance monitoring of drivers & vehicles
Ensuring overall compliance and adherence to legal requirements and contractual agreements
About you:
Proven experience in a leadership role
Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels
A drive for delivering a high level of customer service and safe specialised transport
Excellent problem-solving abilities
Tech-savvy with a willingness to adapt to new systems
Full NZ Driver's License (Passenger Endorsement required but we can assist in obtaining this)
What can we offer?
Company vehicle, mobile phone, and laptop for business use
Generous employee discounts across our wider group of companies
Wellbeing benefits including free flu vaccinations
Full induction with ongoing training and development with the wider CCR team
Who are we? Cross Country Rentals is more than just a rental company, having a wide range of vehicles in the fleet and providing specialised transport services. We are a kiwi, family-owned and operated company with branches throughout New Zealand. Transporting people is extremely important to us, taking students to and from school. Supporting our local community is a big part of what we've been doing for almost 100 years! Our fleet has grown rapidly, comprising over 2000 vehicles nationwide, from small cars to large trucks and everything in between.
Interested or want to know more? Email ******
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
A pre-employment drug and alcohol test will be required as part of our recruitment process. All candidates for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.
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