Labour Manager

Salary: £34-37k plus a bonus scheme after 3 months

Location: Working from Solihull office, max 1-hour commute

For further information or to express interest, please get in touch with the Employment & Education team via this email address or on 01392 346429

Job Purpose – Attract, engage, recruit and manage operatives to fulfil project labour supply requirements and maximise opportunities for new business

Key Responsibilities, Duties and Tasks

Recruitment

• Utilise network of contacts to source candidates and fill vacancies
• Communicate details of potential jobs to prospective candidates
• Brief the Resource team with regards to project requirements and liaise with them regarding the supply of prospective candidates
• Ensure personnel are recruited in accordance with agreed company procedures
• Ensure that original qualifications and Proof of Right to Work in the UK for all personnel are viewed and copies are taken prior to commencement of employment
• Forward all recruitment paperwork to the HR department so that references and qualifications can be verified and the packs processed in time for the weekly payroll
• Ensure that VGC site inductions are undertaken face to face with new recruits

Contract Management

• Attend contract meetings/discussions as necessary
• Be the first point of contact for, and liaise regularly with, clients
• Respond to the client’s ongoing labour requirements (e.g. increasing/decreasing supply, organising cover for absence etc.)
• Complete regular skill and reliability assessments
• Escalate issues to the Operations Manager when appropriate
• Work in collaboration with other departments as required (e.g. HR, Training, Payroll, HSQE)
• Ensure accurate timesheet information is provided to Payroll on a weekly basis
• Check and process lodge forms as required
• Ensure holidays are managed to ensure continuous cover on contracts
• Ensure details of all leavers are submitted to head office
• Submit bonus application on a monthly basis
• Support and progress the company’s Sustainability agenda at every opportunity
• Deputise for Operations Manager and other Labour Managers where required
• Significant travel may be required to fulfil all client/site responsibilities

People Management

• Meet regularly with operatives on site to discuss project progress, resolve any issues and answer queries (e.g. holiday, pay, transport)
• Respond to workers’ individual circumstances (e.g. sickness, bereavement, unauthorised absence) and take appropriate action
• Manage performance issues (e.g. grievances, disciplinaries) as required
• Ensure operatives receive formal or on-the-job training required by the project and that appropriate qualifications are maintained/developed

Commercial/Business Development

• Identify new business leads and opportunities; seek out information on upcoming client requirements
• Keep the Operations Manager informed about project matters and business development opportunities identified
• Participate in client entertainment events
• Monitor and manage agreed budgets
• Establish a working relationship with the commercial teams of clients
• Ensure any variation to agreed rates or designation is signed off by the client’s relevant representative
• Work with relevant parties to resolve any payment issues

Compliance

• Ensure Primary Sponsorship obligations are fulfilled and manage Subsponsor requests
• Champion a robust approach to Health & Safety
• Carry out regular Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental site inspections and implement any remedial action required
• Deliver core briefs (e.g. Health & Safety) and toolbox talks as required
• Ensure correct PPE is issued to operatives
• Ensure that all accidents, incidents and near misses are reported and investigated promptly and that any remedial action is implemented as necessary, in consultation with HSQE

Key Skills Required:

Essential:

• Interviewing skills
• Budget management skills
• Valid driving licence
• Broad technical knowledge of the sector, including an understanding of relevant industry legislation
• Knowledge of fundamental employment legislation
• Proficient in MS Office applications, in particular Word, Excel and Outlook
• Personal Track Safety Certificate (PTS) – training can be arranged
• CSCS Qualified (Supervisor Level) including Health & Safety tested – training can be arranged

Benefits

• Car allowance
• Pension
• 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays

For further information or to express interest, please get in touch with the Employment & Education team via this email address or on 023 9298 1920.