Job Description
VANRATH are assisting with the recruitment of a Transport Manager for a major company that specialises in Distribution. This company has a fantastic reputation.
This is a Full-time position - Flexible start times available
Permanent position - Position of work is Greysteel.
Salary:
Negotiable + Fantastic Benefits package
Responsibilities:
1. Leadership & Oversight:
Provide overall leadership and management of the Distribution Department, including domestic drivers and routing teams across all locations.
Routing & Compliance:
Ensure efficient routing and scheduling of vehicles in full compliance with driver hours regulations and the Working Time Directive.
Interdepartmental Coordination:
Maintain effective communication with other transport locations and collaborate with Sales teams to align on delivery schedules and service expectations.
Operational Monitoring:
Supervise daily transport operations to guarantee safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of products in compliance with Health & Safety and environmental standards.
Regulatory Compliance:
Monitor driver hours, breaks, and tachograph data to ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation.
Administrative Oversight:
Manage driver rotas, timesheet analysis, and daily operational checks; ensure all necessary departmental documentation is completed accurately and on time.
Staff Management:
Oversee annual leave and driver absences, working closely with the HR department to ensure appropriate cover and operational continuity.
Recruitment & Onboarding:
Collaborate with HR on recruitment activities, including interviews, driver inductions, training, and issuing of PPE.
Incident Reporting & Escalation:
Inform the Operations Director promptly of any road traffic accidents (RTAs) or vehicle maintenance issues.
Disciplinary Procedures & Investigations:
Document and investigate transport-related misdemeanours, ensuring all incidents-such as RTAs, contamination, spillage, damage, or misconduct-are logged and appropriately resolved.
Depot Management:
Oversee depot operations including product storage, water dips, meter checks, tank gauging, and product labelling to ensure compliance with quality system standards.
The Ideal Person:
2. Extensive previous experience in Transport Management within large distribution environments and understand strategic distribution modelling.
3. CPC preferred but not essential