Transport Manager
St Helens
GBP40,000 - GBP42,000 + Bonus
Monday - Friday, 37.5 Hours per week (days)
I am currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Manager to join a leading third-party distribution provider.
They are seeking a Transport Manager to support the current transport operation in the management of the planning and operational team.
Benefits:
* Annual Bonus
* Closed between Christmas and New Year (not using your holiday allowance)
* 28 days holiday + accrued holidays yearly
* Pension scheme
* Staff discount scheme
The Candidate:
* CPC Transport Management Qualification
* Proven experience within the management of circa 10+ Artics & Rigids
* Previous Transport management experience within the 3PL Retail or FMCG sector is highly desirable
* Transport planning background or proven experience of leading transport planning teams
* Experience of being named on an Operator’s License
* Good understanding of legal compliance, drivers hours and WTD's
* Experience within a similar transport manager position
* Must have a can-do attitude
* Presentable, polite and demonstrate excellent customer service skills
* Strong customer service skills
* Competent decision making
* Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Be the responsible name on the O licence for the site.
* Responsible for all operational transport from site
* Procurement of new vehicles and/or other transport related needs
* Manage the development, performance and maintenance of the organisation’s transport
* Supervision of route planning, resource allocation and management, driver supervision
* Customer service - resolving customer issues/complaints and ensuring critical KPI's are met.
* Supervision of transport planners
* Procedural accuracy, training and full compliance of all transport operations
* Liaising with sub-contractors
* Recruitment, training, setting action and targets, appraising and managing performance, development, coaching and general support of all team members to ensure targets are met
* Preparation of management reports, including MPG, activity, costs/vehicles, monthly budgets, collection efficiency and yard service
If you have Transport Manager experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link.
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