We began in 1878, making beehives. Nearly 150 years on, we're the UK's longest serving garden buildings manufacturer and we've never stopped making things ourselves. From our factory here in the UK come the sheds, log cabins, summerhouses and garden play that our customers treasure for years.
We're now entering the most ambitious chapter in our storied history. We've broadened our range as more people look to make something special of the space outside their back door, and we're investing in the growth to match. To get there, we're building a team of best in class people, those who bring vision, raise the standard, and want to help shape what we become next.
About The Role
This is a role with real ownership and real accountability. You will run our transport operation end to end our fleet, our drivers, our compliance and the delivery experience customers receive. As the named Transport Manager on our operator’s licence, you will be the person who keeps us legal, safe and on the road, and the person who makes our deliveries something customers remember for the right reasons.
It suits a CPC-qualified transport professional who takes compliance seriously, leads drivers well, and is always looking for the next improvement in cost, service and efficiency. Get this right and you protect our licence, sharpen our margins and lift every customer’s experience of Mercia Garden Products.
Essential
* A valid Transport Manager CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) and the ability to be named on our operator’s licence.
* Proven experience managing an own-account or commercial HGV fleet in a transport or logistics operation.
* A thorough, up-to-date knowledge of O-Licence obligations, drivers’ hours, tachographs, working time and DVSA compliance
* A practical, solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detail and a high bar for compliance and safety.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a busy, changeable operation.
* Clear communication, written and verbal, with drivers, internal teams and customers.
* The ability to lead and motivate a driving team while working well across departments.
* Sound numerical skills and confidence with Microsoft Office, transport/telematics systems and CRM.
* A full UK driving licence.
If you're a driven individual who wants to be part of a business on an ambitious growth journey, this role offers real opportunity to develop and progress as we do. Apply now to join the team!
This role is full time role 45.5 hours a week
Monday - Friday
Mercia Garden Products Ltd is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation ("Protected Characteristics").
Please note due to high volume of applicants, it may not always be possible to respond to each person. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of applying, please assume to be unsuccessful.
Pay: £38,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits
* Casual dress
* Employee discount
* Flexitime
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
Ability to commute/relocate
* Newark-on-Trent NG23 6QN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience
* Transport Manager: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification
* Transport Manager CPC (preferred)
Work Location
In person
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