Sharpsmart Transport Team is at the very centre of our business providing an essential service to our Healthcare Customers. We have an opportunity for an experienced Transport Manager to join and lead this growing team based full time, Monday to Friday in Normanton.
The Transport Manager will undertake depot responsibility for the management of Driver and Vehicle compliance. The position requires a CPC qualification and will support the Transport Supervisor in delivering an efficient and effective collection service taking the lead on the integration of new services and customer roll outs demonstrating commercial awareness and the ability to liaise with key internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Operational transport compliance
* Scheduling, analysis and planning and out of hours responses
* Incident investigation and assist in the disciplinary processes, accident and incident investigations, driver training and auditing
* Performance management, absence management, KPI setting and 121s and Interviewing
* Support will be given to the National Transport Manager on vehicle and supplier procurement and supply.
* Liaison with internal department and external third parties
* Submit Transport updates and reports to Senior Management Team
* Transport Employee Recruitment & Development
* Health and safety
Candidate Profile
* CPC Qualification/ADR Knowledge advantageous
* Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar transport management role with strong understanding of Transport Compliance
* Experience of vehicle routing and excellent geographical knowledge
* Experience of building relations and working with drivers on a daily basis
* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise
* People Management, including hiring, performance management, absence management, disciplinary actions
* Excellent PC skills including Microsoft packages with Intermediate Excel skills
* Full UK Driving License
What we can offer
* Competitive salary package
* Private Healthcare and Dental care options
* Employee benefits scheme including financial planning, gym scheme, discounts across a range of retail, days out & leisure, travel, motoring, food & drink plus much more
* Genuine investment throughout your career for professional development
* Company events
* Stability as an essential service to healthcare, ensuring a non-seasonal and stable business environment
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Distribution, Production, and Management
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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