Transport Manager
Location: Gloucester
Working Hours: Mon - Fri, 07:30 - 17:00 (42 hours per week)
We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Manager to organise and coordinate all aspects of the transport function within the depot, providing key support to the Depot Manager.
This role involves a variety of tasks, focussing on delivery and collections, fuel scheduling, booking external haulage including purchase order arrangement, staff management and training, maintaining product knowledge and arranging for the upkeep of all vehicles.
Responsibilities
* Organise and coordinate the transport function within the depot.
* Support the Depot Manager.
* Focus on delivery and collections.
* Schedule fuel usage.
* Book external haulage and manage purchase orders.
* Manage and train staff.
* Maintain product knowledge.
* Arrange upkeep of all vehicles.
* Ensure compliance with health and safety practices.
* Support the business unit/team to deliver the ESG strategy.
Qualifications
* Previous managerial/supervisory experience.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Proven ability to prioritise workload while working with colleagues.
* Full driving licence ideally with Class 2 category.
* Full CPC qualification.
* Excellent understanding of managing health and safety practices.
Benefits
* 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
* Life assurance
* Pension scheme
* Canteen facilities
* 95% discount across the Speedy brand
* Opportunities for training, development and career progression
* My Staff Shop discounts and offers across many suppliers
* Green Commute Initiative – work scheme for cycling
* PAM – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering free and confidential support and counselling for wellbeing, legal, financial matters
Additional Information
Flexible working arrangements are available, including flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term-time hours and job share opportunities.
Speedy offers a Career Line of Sight enabling a detailed understanding of the route to progression and growth within the Speedy Group.
Applicants must have proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.
Some roles may require a DBS, Credit, or Security Clearance check.
Link to policy: https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance
EEO Statement
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status.
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