Freightserve recruitment are looking for Transport Fleet Manager for a Freight Forwarder. The company are based in The Colnbrook, Berkshire area.
Job Description:-
* Reduce operating costs in all areas without compromising service.
* Overseeing Fleet of vehicles
* Managing all staff (Clerical and Drivers) and delegating duties
* Improve service delivery without increasing costs.
* Combine daily close communication with processing facilities and use of company systems to provide inbound alerts.
* Design and distribute new SOPs as required and keep catalogue up to date.
* Train staff on new systems and in new processes.
* Work closely with warehouse and operations department.
* Work closely with Finance and Commercial departments to monitor collection costs..
* Use data to monitor and plan linehaul.
* Make advancements to existing reports, and design new ones for distribution to stakeholders.
* Liaise with collection partners to ensure successful in-flow of material to hubs.
* Obtain quotes for and implement new collections, keep collection log up to date, and build routes where possible to save cost.
* Pre-alert hubs of inbound returns and assist with sortation and consolidation, and arrange repatriation once consolidated.
* Manage transport fleet and drivers
Skills required for the role:-
* Previous experience within a similar role
* Experience within a supervisory / management role
* Good understanding of current transportation and H&S regulations
* Freight forwarding or Courier experience
* Full UK driving licence
* CPC (International) - essential
* Route planning experience
* PC literate
Working hours are Monday - Friday (Apply online only)
As an agency we are fast becoming the number one Freight specialist in the UK. We have a fast growing reputation with most Freight related companies. Freightserve has been established since 1992 working within the Freight Forwarding and Shipping industry