Are you an experienced Logistics professional, looking for a new challenge? If so, this Deputy Transport Manager role could be perfect for you.
John George is a family owned business based in Reading, established in 1725. We are one of the UK's leading wholesale distributors of fixings and fasteners to building, roofing, fencing and agricultural merchants. We operate out of 5 depots around the country.
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to fill our newly created role of Deputy Transport Manager within our busy Transport department.
What's on offer?
* Competitive salary
* Working hours, Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm
* 28 days holiday including bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 3 years
* Free parking
* Pension scheme
* Driver CPC training provided
Key responsibilities of the Deputy Transport Manager
* Assisting with the recruitment of transport staff in all depots
* Responsible for the running of the transport function in the most cost effective way
* Training new drivers as and when necessary
* Ensuring all vehicles are properly maintained and compliant
* Report all necessary KPI's to accurately measure the performance of the Reading transport function
* Meet any targets set in relation to those KPI's
* Liaising with the sales departments to ensure customer satisfaction
* Providing cover for the the remote depot supervisors in their absence
* Monitoring all driving infringements companywide and action appropriately
* Carry out investigations of any transport incidents
* Maintain a safe system of work to comply with John George's Health & Safety Policy
* Assisting with transport projects from the the Transport Manager
* Implementation of any operational, technological or procedural changes within the transport fleet to increase efficiency
Key skills
* Transport planning knowledge
* Strong organizational and supervisory skills
* Good geographical awareness
* Good communication skills by telephone, written and face to face
* Working knowledge of drivers hours and working time directive
* Self-motivation and ability to use initiative
* Organisation and drive to maintain and improve systems
* Forklift licence, preferrable but not essential as training will be provided
* Category C licence, preferrable but not essential as training will be provided
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company car
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Reading RG1 8LL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person