Our client is currently recruiting a Transport Manager to lead their Transport Department in Hoddesdon.
The objective of the role is to ensure that their large, fast-moving Transport operation runs smoothly and efficiently, by achieving optimum service levels across all contracts whilst working to specific KPIs.
40 hours per week Monday - Friday however flexibility is required – 24-hour operation
* Effectively manage a team of 8 x managers and transport colleagues, ensuring they have the required skills and knowledge
* Adhere to and ensure that colleagues follow Health and Safety policy and procedures
* Comply with Ministry records, transport and health and safety legislation
* Provide guidance, leadership and motivation, promoting a positive and respectful working culture
* Ensure the department operates within the cost budgets laid out in the annual budget
* Ensure maximum routing efficiency, whilst encouraging fuel cost savings
* Ensure compliance with legal requirements with regards to transportation
* Monitor out of hours process
* Ensure timely completion of documentation in line with recognised time scales
* Ensure a consistent approach to people issues such as absence, grievance and disciplinary procedures
* Ensure all new colleagues receive a thorough induction/training
* Conduct regular 1-2-1’s with Managers and colleagues within the transport team, identifying career progression/development opportunities
* Optimise productivity and maintain customer service to our customers with flexibility, adapting to our customers’ needs
* Manage an efficient vehicle maintenance operation for approximately 100 vehicles
* O licence responsibility
* Be cost effective and constantly review systems and efficiency
* Be aware of warehouse structure and cultivate a daily interface
* Certificate of professional competence (CPC) in transport management