Job Description
Reporting to the Transport Manager, the Assistant Transport Manager will be responsible for the 24/7 Transport operations, managing the Transport Team and supporting the Transport Manager in ensuring that costs are controlled in line with budget / forecast expectations.
Working hours: 4 on 4 off NIGHTS, 19:00-07:00
Salary: Up to £38,950 per annum (DOE)
Key Duties of an Assistant Transport Manager:
* Manage the Depot Transport staff to execute Traffic plans to enable delivery of products to customers within agreed service levels.
* Reduce non contract maintenance and damage spends through the use of vehicle passports, daily confirmation of spend, in conjunction with other Culina depots.
* Ensure that all available fleet is on the road and declared to enable the Planning Team to plan the resource.
* Motivate and develop the team through engagement, training and personal development plans.
* Ensure all staff are fully trained and have the correct equipment.
* Ensure that the Transport team comply with all relevant statutes and regulations.
* Communicate with 3rd Party hauliers in regard to control of all reported defects on drop trailers left for pre loading.
* Check and approve maintenance cost reports and related invoices.
* Ensure annual MOTs and service intervals on all fleet equipment are carried out on time.
* Monitor, Audit and Control suppliers.
* Attend Monthly Customer review meetings in the absence of the Transport Manager.
* Supports communication throughout department including team briefings and publication of KPIs.
* Support implementation of service improvements in conjunction with customers and other areas of the business.
* Generate and implement ideas with regards to staff and operational changes, which will help drive continuous improvement.
* Ensure a secure and safe environment for staff, both in your department and across the wider business.
* Be responsible for the maintenance and fuel aspect of Transport Budget, to include various KPI’s and costs.
* Support the company in regard to reducing its carbon footprint, for example reducing road miles.
* Ability to deputise for the Transport Manager.
Qualifications
* Previous experience within a similar position.
* Previous supervisory/management experience within a FMCG environment.
* Genuine team player, a firm and confident manager who is skilled at setting clear objectives and motivating their team.
* Significant knowledge & experience of tachograph/driving rules and regulations.
* Planning and organising skills with a high level of numeracy.
* Problem solving in a pressurised environment.
* An effective communicator at all levels, good verbal and written skills.
* Good IT skills including Microsoft office packages.
* Able to thrive in a highly competitive and demanding environment.
Benefits
* Annual Leave– Holiday entitlement of 20 days inclusive of the bank holidays.
* Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 3% employer.
* Life Assurance - x 2 your annual salary.
* Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme, we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
* Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
* Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
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