Transport Manager
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Car Allowance + Autonomy & Progression
Nottingham
The scope of the role covers managing the transport operations of a part of the business and ensures a safe and commercially driven approach to the fleet based in Nottingham.
You will be responsible for:
* Maintain positive relationships with both internal and external customers.
* Reinforcing existing processes and improving overall performance while managing resources and maximizing driver efficiency.
* Manage the team, stay closely involved with the transport operations, and always know what's happening in the business. Lead, motivate and develop direct reports, identifying training needs to maintain a flexible and multi-skilled workforce.
* Responsible for productivity of the drivers, planning of the workload, management of the operations desk, and ensuring that internal and external stakeholders' expectations are met and exceeded.
* Supervise vehicle availability on a daily basis ensuring that drivers have completed their checks in accordance with company policy.
* Contribute toward ongoing cost control, actively seeking to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs e.g. running and analysing cost centre reports.
Interactions:
You will establish and maintain positive relations and communication channels with:
* Head of Transport.
* Internal and external customers and clients.
Technical Competencies and Experience:
* Experience of Transport Management in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
* Knowledge of existing and impending environmental and health and safety legislation.
* Understanding of the requirements of working within a time-critical service.
* Experience in Construction, Waste Management, and similar services. A small business where you wear many hats and not doing just one role.
Behavioural Competencies:
* Strong collaboration skills.
* Dynamic and ability to work at a fast pace.
* Self-motivated and resourceful.
* Results oriented, with desire and tenacity to drive performance.
* A proven leader with excellent interpersonal and team building skills.
If the above resonates with what you are looking for, please apply with your CV and a member of our team will get in touch.
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