G4S

Working in G4S (now part of Allied Universal) already you'll know what makes us special our commitment to customer focus, our expertise and the collaboration and teamwork. You also know what an immense range of opportunities we have to offer you across the business. We're now recruiting for more positions in our Cash Solutions business in the UK. This vacancy may offer you the opportunity you are looking for to progress your career within the group. As an employee of G4S Cash Solutions, each role will have specific responsibilities for the identification, management and control of risk in order to safeguard the business, staff, customers, assets and reputation.

Every G4S employee has a role to play in understanding and supporting the business in embedding effective risk management controls and assurance and will be integral to the effectiveness and success of G4S.

Main Purpose of Job

Join G4S as a Section Manager in Manchester and you will become part of a well-trained, tight knit team providing an essential, cash transportation service to the local community. And you will also earn a great salary and excellent benefits.

G4S is the largest secure solutions company in the world and one of Britain’s top Employers. Our Cash Solutions business has expertise in cash and valuables transportation, cash processing, ATM and cash centre secure storage. As a Section Manager in our cash transportation team, you will be at the very heart of our operation. Your primary responsibility will be to manage the resources and work processes cost effectively and efficiently to ensure that the contractual obligations to the customer are achieved. Continually contributing to the monitoring and improvement of Branch profitability and security.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

The Role

To successfully achieve this, you’ll brief colleagues on operational and company matters at least once a month, and ensure that regular 1:1 and Training Reviews are completed. You’ll also maintain day-to-day contact (i.e. face-to-face or telephone) with customers and staff, and provide operational weekend cover as per the Duty Roster, as well as operational cover in other areas as and when required. You’ll also need to:

• Be available to provide cover out of hours and on weekends where required and carry out other duties as directed by your Line Manager, within your level of competence.
• Ensure all team members are adequately trained for their job and that all progress interviews and TDRs are completed as necessary.
• Manage the completion of accident forms and ensure that Absence Management processes are implemented, including dealing with TU Representative on day-to-day issues.
• Ensure customer briefings and site surveys are completed as necessary and advise customers and Customer Support of late running trips
• Undertake other duties that may reasonably be assigned to you by your line manager or the business.

Person Specification

So what makes a successful Section Manager?

To succeed as a Section Manager you will need to hold a valid UK driver’s licence and be confident when communicating with customers and colleagues in both written and spoken English. An appropriate level of numeracy is also very important, and you will be adept following specific procedures and instructions and be able to work to tight deadlines. We ideally seek candidates who are highly motivated, self-starters with strong people management skills and good IT ability. You must be:

• Analytical, with the ability to work on your own initiative
• Flexible in your approach to hours of working
• Capable of working independently but also as part of a wider team.

It is desirable that candidates are:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Have good knowledge of the Logistics or Transport industry
• Possess a good working understanding of the ATM/Cash in Transit Operation.

In addition to a culture that believes in promoting from within, we offer five weeks paid holiday and paid overtime, as well as the following benefits:

• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Flexible working policies
• We Care - providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing
• HSF - Health Cash Plans
• Corporate perks and discounts (Perks @ Work and Home)
• Payroll Giving
• Training and Development Opportunities (inc Apprenticeships in England)

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If an internal candidate is successful in their application for a position that requires 10 year screening, they may be subject to a screening uplift if they were originally only screened to 5 years when joining the business (depending on their length of service with the company). The screening uplift may involve a new criminal record check and credit check.

G4S Cash Solutions (UK) Ltd is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employee's feel respected and able to give their best and is proud to be an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of age, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, please do not hesitate to contact us.

G4S is the International business of Allied Universal, the world’s leading security and facility services provider and trusted partner to more than 400 of the Fortune 500. Allied Universal delivers unparalleled customer relationships, innovative solutions, cutting-edge smart technologies and tailored services that enable clients to focus on their core businesses. With operations in over 100 countries and territories, Allied Universal is the third largest private employer in North America and seventh in the world. Annual revenue is approximately $23 billion. There is no greater purpose and responsibility than serving and helping to safeguard customers, communities and people. For more information, visit g4s.com. In the UK, the company has an extensive network of offices and more than 31,000 employees.

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