Role: Transport Manager
Industry: Builders Materials / Builders Merchants
Region: Dagenham / Rainham, East London / Essex
Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 (DOE)
Monday-Friday only.
Our client is a National distributor of building materials / construction supplies - builders merchants.
The Role:
They are currently looking for an experienced Transport Manager at their Dagenham branch. The role is to support the branch management team, by providing a successful delivery service, effectively supervising a team of drivers, whilst being responsible for a fleet of 7 vehicles.
Responsibilities:
Ensure company Best practices, Standards and Company Policies are met
Health & Safety compliance to FORS standards
Responsible for ensuring the correct products are delivered to the required location within the given time frame and must effectively organise and manage a team of drivers and fleet of company vehicles
Multi-drop deliveries
Ensure that all delivery vehicles are routed to maximise efficiency
Accurate checking and maintaining of all paperwork including downloading Tachograph's & Drivers Digital Cards
Overseeing routine vehicle checks
Ensuring staff are supported and trained to do their job
Ensure all vehicles, maintenance, inspection schedules and MOT's are met
Managing customer queries in a calm and decisive manner
Route planning
Engaging & motivating your teamExperience:
Transport Manager CPC card
Excellent Communication Skills
The ability to prioritise whilst working under pressure
Exceptional time management skills
Experience of leading, motivating and supporting a team
Role- modelling behaviour- working with integrity, honesty and in a confidential manner
Knowledge & understanding of Transport Legislation and procedures
Previous experience within a Transport Management role
Strong administrative and IT skills
Strong numerical skills with the ability to calculate weights and measuresPackage:
Salary £38,000 - £45,000
Pension Scheme
Death In Service Scheme
Employee Assisted ProgrammeWhat next?
Are you a Transport Manager or Transport Supervisor for a Builders Merchants, Timber Merchants, Multi-drop transport environment?
For further information on this and other transport manager roles, please apply online and one of team will be in touch to discuss