Main Duties
Transport Managers are responsible for coordinating the storage, transportation and delivery of goods. You will be involved in the day to day management of the transport team along with the general fleet and vehicle management. You will be monitoring the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of goods, whilst making sure that all delivery requirements for the depot are successfully met.
Key Skills
Managing an O licence fleet within the required legislation
Making sure vehicles are properly maintained
Arranging repairs and routine maintenance
Ensure drivers comply with the drivers hours and working time rules
Ensure that drivers are properly trained and competent to operate all relevant vehicles and equipment
Managing recruitment, training and appraising of employees
Managing of costs within budget
Ensure that all required records are made properly and kept for the required period.
Responding to customer delivery/Staff complaints.
High customer service is achieved, review route planning, ensuring deliveries are made within allocated time windows and in full.
Ensuring adequate staff levels to cover for absences and peaks in workload.
Responsible for monitoring and authorising holiday request forms and absence monitoring
Promoting staff development, training and disciplinary matters.
Knowledge and Ex...