Freightserve recruitment are looking for a Transport Fleet Manager for a Freight Forwarder. The company is based in The Colnbrook, Berkshire area.
Job Description:
1. Reduce operating costs in all areas without compromising service.
2. Oversee Fleet of vehicles.
3. Manage all staff (Clerical and Drivers) and delegate duties.
4. Improve service delivery without increasing costs.
5. Combine daily close communication with processing facilities and use of company systems to provide inbound alerts.
6. Design and distribute new SOPs as required and keep catalogue up to date.
7. Train staff on new systems and in new processes.
8. Work closely with warehouse and operations department.
9. Work closely with Finance and Commercial departments to monitor collection costs.
10. Use data to monitor and plan linehaul.
11. Make advancements to existing reports, and design new ones for distribution to stakeholders.
12. Liaise with collection partners to ensure successful in-flow of material to hubs.
13. Obtain quotes for and implement new collections, keep collection log up to date, and build routes where possible to save cost.
14. Pre-alert hubs of inbound returns and assist with sortation and consolidation, and arrange repatriation once consolidated.
15. Manage transport fleet and drivers.
Skills required for the role:
1. Previous experience within a similar role.
2. Experience within a supervisory/management role.
3. Good understanding of current transportation and H&S regulations.
4. Freight forwarding or Courier experience.
5. Full UK driving licence.
6. CPC (International) - essential.
7. Route planning experience.
8. PC literate.
Working hours are Monday - Friday.
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