We have an exciting opportunity for a TRANSPORT MANAGER to join the management team of a WILLENHALL based manufacturing business running its own inhouse fleet of vehicles undertaking multi drop deliveries throughout the West Midlands.
As the nominated TRANSPORT MANAGER you will have complete responsibility for the transport function across the business.
Salary is entirely dependent on experience and will therefore be discussed at interview however we anticipated something in the region of £40 - £45k.
As TRANSPORT MANAGER your responsibilities will include:
* Ensure full “O” license compliance as the nominated individual,
* Manage the operation of an in-house fleet of roughly 20 Class 2 vehicles in line with Legislative, H&S and DVLA requirement
* Liaise with third party providers regarding servicing, repairs & breakdowns
* Prioritise customer service and satisfaction
* Optimum utilisation of drivers and vehicles within operational parameters
* Route planning for local multi drop deliveries
* Manage a team of in-house drivers including CPC training, recruitment & discipline
* Oversee loading operations to facilitate planned deliveries
* Review, analyse & reporting of KPI’s
As the successful TRANSPORT MANAGER your CV should include the following key skills & experience:
* Previous experience in a Transport or Logistics capacity or similar
* Transport Manager CPC qualification
* Nominated Operator License responsibility
* Managing & motivating a team of HGV drivers & support staff
* Planning optimum utilisation of resources to achieve desired service levels
* Resilient & strategic problem solver with strong influencing skills at all levels within the business
* Route planning a blend of single and multi drop deliveries
* Computer literate with strong analytical & reporting skills
* Previous experience of HIABs and LOLER requirements would be advantageous
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced, hands on, or even up and coming, TRANSPORT MANAGER or Logistics Professional to take on a fresh challenge managing an inhouse team and fleet of vehicles within a prosperous and well established business.
If you feel that this TRANSPORT MANAGER might be your next career move and want to find out more, simply click “apply” or phone to discuss further.
NOTE : This is a full time, permanent position employed directly by the company and paid monthly via payroll.
Kelpie Business Services Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency with regard to this vacancy. We provide a conventional recruitment service as a specialist recruiter within the Manufacturing, Engineering & Polymer Processing sectors working across all facets of a business. We also offer a wide range of recruitment related services on a consultancy basis to businesses, supporting and enhancing candidate driven recruitment campaigns at all levels of seniority and across a wide range of disciplines