Premier Recruitment Group has the privilege to recruit on behalf of our very prestigious client based in Lenham, Kent. We are recruiting for an experienced and forward-thinking Transport Night Manager. This is a full-time and permanent position working for a well-established company. This is a very interesting and varied role with a scope for progression.
Attractive Salary!
We have an exciting opportunity for anyone looking for a career in our client's transport department while managing a team of transport operatives. This role is pivotal in achieving over 1000 deliveries around all areas of the UK each day. Are you a standout leader with experience in transport administration knowledge?
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday 21:00 to 07:30
Purpose of the Role:
You will have overall responsibility for planning and dispatching the drivers and loads on time during the night. As the Nightshift Transport Manager, your duty will be to ensure that our admin team has created all relevant paperwork for the drivers, ready for them and their load to be dispatched in the most efficient and economical way. You must be able to react and effectively respond to challenges that could occur while managing the transport team overnight.
Responsibilities:
1. Provide support with leading and motivating a team of transport operatives to ensure that daily targets are met.
2. Planning/overload resolution.
3. Phone call receipt and action.
4. Administration of driver paperwork.
5. Crisis delivery management.
6. Night load dispatch.
7. Creation of warehouse reporting and communication.
8. Processing goods inward loads and paperwork.
9. De-brief drivers.
10. Adhere to all company policies and procedures including HR, Health & Safety, and Quality.
Key Skills:
1. Experience in planning multi-drop deliveries.
2. Knowledge of driver's regulations for planning of hours.
3. A good team player.
4. Outstanding communication skills to liaise with clients, third parties, and a variety of internal departments.
5. Calm, organised individual, able to work under pressure, remaining calm and professional when dealing with emotional, difficult, or distressed people.
6. Can-do attitude to solve problems and address solutions for both the client and the business alike.
7. Outstanding organisational skills to ensure an efficient work ethic.
8. Must have experience working nights.
9. Excellent IT skills and proficiency in the use of Excel and Word.
If you are interested, please apply directly or call Tom Kurczab at Premier Recruitment Group.
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