Transport Manager
Our successful NEWBURY branch is looking for an energetic, innovative and dynamic transport co-ordinator. The individual should have a proven track record in managing a fleet in a fast-paced environment and experience of effectively running a successful function. The individual will be responsible for the transport and distribution operations and also for providing excellent standards of service, efficiency and performance.
Duties will include:
1. Responsibility for the day to day operations of the transport department – with previous experience in HGV’s is essential.
2. Efficiently managing a team of drivers and vehicles
3. Responsibility for all the dispatching, routing and tracking of delivery vehicles
4. Ensuring company compliance of all transport policies, legislations and procedures to do with tachographs
5. Managing, monitoring and developing a team of drivers
6. Involvement in strategic development and improvements
7. Ensuring that all vehicles are properly maintained and serviced
8. Maintain accurate administrative records
9. Appraising staff performance and all disciplinary issues that may arise
10. Responsibility for all health and safety issues of fleet
11. Liaising with yard operatives to ensure correct products, quantities, locations and timings.
12. Experience in the merchant industry would be preferable.
13. This role will be working alternate Saturday mornings.
Benefits include Competitive salary package, performance related bonus, Contributory pension scheme, perkbox discounts, financial planning support, holiday accrual on length of service, free parking, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity/ paternity pay, mental health support and employee assistance program.
MKM is the leading independent builders’ merchant in the UK, and we were established in 1995. Our people are what make us unique in what we do. Today we have more than 128 branches and over 3000 employees nationwide. Whilst we continue to grow, we are constantly striving to always attract, recruit, retain, promote, and support a diverse mix of colleagues that create a sense of belonging to the ‘MKM family’ for everyone. We hope you will join us on our journey!