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? 

• 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 satisfaction

• 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. 

• Excellent salary prospects
• Weekly Pay (Friday)
• Death In Service
• Company Contribution Pension Scheme

• 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 

• Fantastic career development opportunities
• Excellent employee growth 
• Continuous training opportunities
• Employee mentoring 
• Regular performance assessments to enhance career progression