*About NVD*
Founded in 1980 as a family-owned business, NVD UK was established to support vehicle manufacturers by ensuring the timely and incident-free distribution of their products. Over the years, we have become a trusted one-stop solution, delivering all three core pillars of outbound logistics: transporting, storing, and enhancing our customers' vehicles before their final delivery.
Since our inception, NVD UK has led the way in pioneering the digitisation of the Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL) industry. As early adopters of emerging technologies, we have introduced significant efficiencies that save our customers both time and money. Our unwavering commitment to progress and continuous service improvement remains central to our business ethos today.
*Summary Of Position*
The primary duty of the role is to effectively manage the transport activities of the Company as your priority in your assigned O'Licence areas of the UK and as/when needed to support surrounding geographies in the UK and Ireland. As the TM will form your core daily / weekly duties but when time allows that other tasks can be performed, you will liaise with the Driver Supervisor Manager/Head of Transport to avail of support to aid these tasks.
*Pay And Benefits*
* Excellent remuneration
* Staff car parking
* Tyre purchase scheme
* Discounted Gym Membership
* Employee Assistance Program
* Mental Health and Wellbeing Scheme
Being a road transport manager: your core responsibilities but not limited to;
As a Transport Manager For Either a Road Haulage Or Passenger Transport Company, You'll Be Responsible For Things Such As Making Sure That:
* drivers have a valid licence and your vehicles are taxed, have a valid MOT and are insured at all times
* vehicles are properly maintained and fit and serviceable at all times
* work is priced so that it can be done both legally and profitably
* vehicles are loaded safely and not overloaded
* work is arranged so that drivers do not break drivers' hours rules or have to speed
This is not a complete list of the things you'll need to do, as this will vary from organisation to organisation. You must effectively and continuously manage your organisation's transport activities.
The rest of this guide explains the main responsibilities in detail.
*Driving Licences And Qualifications*
You're responsible for making sure:
* drivers have the appropriate licence for the vehicle they're driving - this includes drivers from the EU who must register their driving licence with DVLA within 12 months of becoming resident
* regular checks are carried out on the drivers' licences
* vocational drivers have a valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) card
* drivers are adequately trained and competent to operate all relevant vehicles and equipment
* you contribute to relevant training and disciplinary processes as required
Drivers' hours and working time
Making sure drivers follow the rules
You're Responsible For Making Sure:
* drivers follow drivers' hours rules
* drivers and mobile workers take the right number of breaks and periods of daily and weekly rest based on the relevant regulations which apply
* drivers are recording their duty, driving time and rest breaks on the appropriate equipment or in drivers' hours books and their records are being handed back for inspection as required
Keeping records
You must keep vehicle maintenance records for at least 15 months. You must give traffic commissioners a copy if they ask to see these records.
You're Responsible For Making Sure:
* tachograph calibrations are up to date and displayed
* where appropriate, you download and store data from the vehicle digital tachograph unit (at least every 90 days) and from the drivers' tachograph smart cards (at least every 28 days)
* you keep all drivers' hours records for at least 12 months
* you keep all working time records for at least 24 months
Vehicles on the operator licences
You must keep vehicle details up to date on the Vehicle Operator Licensing system. If you do not make changes promptly, such as removing vehicles that were hired, this can impact your repute as a transport manager.
You're Responsible For Making Sure:
* vehicles are specified on the operator licence as required
* vehicles are secure so they cannot be used by someone without permission of the operator
* there is sufficient contingency within the level of authority
Vehicle documents
You must keep vehicle maintenance records for at least 15 months. If traffic commissioners ask to see these records, you must give them a copy.
You're Responsible For Making Sure:
* operator licence discs are current and displayed correctly
* there are up to date certificates of insurance indemnifying company cars, commercial vehicles and plant vehicles
* drivers have the correct documents they need for international journeys
Safety checks, inspections and tests
You're responsible for making sure vehicles and trailers are safe to use (roadworthy).
Planning
You're Responsible For Making Sure:
* safety inspections and other statutory testing are carried out within the notified operator licence maintenance intervals (ISO weeks)
* you complete and display a maintenance planner, setting preventative maintenance inspection dates at least 6 months in advance and including the MOT and other testing or calibration dates
* you liaise with maintenance contractors, manufacturers, hire companies and dealers, as might be appropriate and that certain vehicles and trailers are serviced in accordance with manufacturer recommendations
* vehicles and towed equipment are available for safety inspections, service, repair and statutory testing
Driver daily checks and defect reports
You're Responsible For Making Sure:
* vehicle payloads notifications are correct
* height indicators are fitted and correct
* your drivers complete and return their driver defect reporting sheets and that they record defects correctly
* reported defects are either recorded in writing or in a format which is readily accessible
* reported defects are repaired promptly
* vehicles and trailers that are not roadworthy are taken out of service
Other Daily/Weekly Tasks but not limited to, to be planned in with the above once the core TM duties are completed;
* Supervises the day-to-day activities of the Drivers in UK and supports your driver team.
* Supervises load lane performance and helps drivers in achieving fast truck turnaround and good load factors.
* Working with the Compliance Dept. in ensuring that drivers are in overall compliance with the OWT Act and working time legislation insofar as it applies to drivers.
* Maintains day to day responsibility for the daily performance of drivers and in consultation with the Compliance Dept., implements corrective action where required.
* Takes an active interest in promoting the driver score and in increasing all driver scores to achieve the target.
* Assist with managing fuel usage to lowest possible levels.
* In conjunction with the Planning Office and the Compliance Dept., helps to reduce damage and helps the drivers to meet damage targets as may be set from time to time.
* Works closely with the HR and Safety Department to ensure that the NVD transport safety programme is operating to expectations.
* Works closely with theHead of Transport when required to facilitate certain maintenance targets and helps with reducing driver caused maintenance events.
* Demonstrated people management experience.
* Carry out and record truck/trailer driver walkaround audits.
* Good leadership skills
Person Specification
* Lead by example and willing to support team in a 'hands on' manner
* Enthusiastic high energy people focused individual
* Ability to motivate and manage a team
* Works well under pressure
* Good communication skills
Equal Opportunities Statement
National Vehicle Distribution is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive
workplace. We value openness, innovation, customer focus, and operational excellence. Our organisation
actively promotes equality and prohibits discrimination based on gender, marital/civil status, family status,
age, disability, sexual orientation, race or religion, in accordance with UK equality legislation. We encourage
applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can
thrive and contribute to our shared success.