Overview
Acumen Logistics Group is one of the UK's top 100 logistics companies providing innovative customer solutions to some of the UK's most successful companies.
We are looking for an experienced Transport Manager to join the team at our Redditch site.
Reporting to the Site Manger you will maintain continuous and effective management of the transport operations.
You will work rotating Early/Late shifts (10 hour) with 5am and 10am starts. There will be occasional night cover and weekend work depending on customer demands.
Your main duties will include:
· Managing and developing drivers and other staff to an acceptable and professional level
· Ensuring all operations are carried out legally and safely with particular reference to Health and Safety legislation and the "O" Licence Undertakings
· Planning of the Vehicles and Drivers
· Ensuring the vehicle fleet is managed effectively i.e. vehicle compliance and vehicle servicing checks etc.
· Ensuring legal compliance and safety of all drivers and vehicles including driver's hours
· Ensuring all compliance KPI's are monitored weekly and actioned in a timely manner
· Prepare for various audits including 'O' Licence, H&S and ISO
· Carrying out driver assessments and inductions
· Complete and submit such reports as are required to successfully manage the fleet
· Liaising with other managers and departments within the organisation and contribute to projects and activities where necessary
· Helping to develop and maintain customer relations
Requirements:
* In depth experience in all aspects of road transport
* Transport Managers CPC
* Demonstrable leadership skills and experience
* Proficient in basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office and Excel.
* HGV Class 1 would be an advantage
* Excellent communication skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person