Excellent opportunity for an experienced Transport Manager to join our haulage division, Churchill Freight Services Ltd. This is a pivotal and leading position within the company which will report to the Managing Director. The purpose of the role will be to oversee the cost efficient running of the business, upholding our operating licensing obligations, overseeing fleet management, ensuing our compliance with all legal areas including tachographs and drivers hours. With responsibility to manage our information systems and lead in management of the team, the role will be full-time and based at our Chichester offices at Chichester Food Park. Main responsibilities will include: Responsible for upholding our Operators license and the procedures, systems and undertakings required to ensure our continued good repute and reputation. Take ownership of the management of our fleet of vehicles, their maintenance, inspection, repair and replacement. Maintaining our compliance with legal requirements, regulations and procedures in all aspects of our activities. Route planning and management to find the most efficient routes. People Management encompassing team training and CPC courses, team performance, setting KPI's and motivating the team to meet company expectations. Systems management and planning, which will encompass operations software, Tacho downloads and monitoring, Management of our cost base and as part of the transport management team, to drive cost efficiencies. Accidents and incident management, completing all investigations and including liaison with third parties as required. About You: You will need to be an experienced Transport Manager holding your Certificate of Professional Competence with experienced gained within a similar position which you can share with us at interview. We will be looking for your ability to demonstrate your industry knowledge and ability to maintain our Operators License, You will need to be able to problem solve, organise and contribute towards the ongoing development of the business and team, able to demonstrate your competence in the use of transport management software and Information systems. Additional Items: There may be travel out to attend other sites, company events and investigations requiring a drivers license. About Us: Churchill Freight Services Ltd is part of the Bartholomews Group and is the haulage division at the heart of our Agricultural supply and services business. Our main depot is based at our site at Merston, Chichester with further operating bases at Eastleigh, Blandford and Shoreham. Our fleet is made up of over 50 vehicles including vans, Bulk Artic, Artic Curtain-siders, Bulk Trailers, and Rigid vehicles. Our Agrifood business provides a range of agricultural services and essential supplies to the farming community with Churchill Freight Services as our transport link to farm. Bartholomews markets farmers grain, supplies agricultural seeds, manufactures and supplies fertilizers, crop protection products, livestock and game feeds. We also provide technical on-farm advice to our customers, and we are engaged in ongoing research and development through our extensive annual crop trials program. ADZN1_UKTJ