An exciting new Assistant Transport Manager opportunity at DX!
All about you
You will be friendly, hard-working and love the buzz of getting things done. We value team players and here at DX we are committed to providing our people with the technical and personal skills to progress their careers.
About us
We are a leading independent parcel, mail and logistics services company operating throughout the UK and Ireland delivering the important things in life. DX Freight provides next-day or scheduled delivery services for parcels and freight, as well as comprehensive logistics solutions, including warehouse management and the operation of customer-liveried vehicles. Our brand is what we do every day and our values set the tone for how we want our colleagues to go about their business of delivering the Delivered Exactly promise.
What will it feel like to be part of our team?
At DX, we know our people are our foundation of success. We are passionate about your career progression with us. We strive to develop and promote from within whenever we can, so if you want to develop your career DX will provide the training and the opportunities!
Overall Purpose of Role
The role is to manage the transport administration by supporting the operation with all sub-contractor queries to ensure that the DX Service Centres are supported to deliver a service in line with Customer Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators.
Main Responsibilities
Ensure all trunk vehicles from SC's to the central hubs and back to the SC's are available.
Ensure all details of of any driver change / agency drivers are published to the operations team via the daily trunk update document.
Take responsibility of organising additional vehicles as required.
To maintain contractor files ensuring all compliance documentation is current.
Manage cost by identifying areas of efficiency in the trunking network.
Encourage and promote positive employee relations throughout the Operation encouraging a "Can Do" attitude
Provide administrative assistance to aid the night operation
Complete all reports accurately.
Ensure all reports are kept to the strict timelines.
Administrative tasks during the Day
Provide good quality pro-active information for the night and day shift so reporting is of a high standard and all sub-contractors are paid as per SLA.
Communicate with all SC's to ensure the Hub is providing high quality service to them and they are conforming to company and customer SLA's each morning.
Capture information to supply back and aid with revenue capture/protection
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Previous experience in transport preferred
Previous experience in the Mail or Distribution industry
Understanding of DX Products is preferred but not essential
Ability to work on own initiative.
Ideas driven and ability to formulate new methods to improve the operation
Able to communicate well with people
Able to produce reports in a concise manner
Knowledge of the UK transport/road network preferred
Good monitoring skills.
Ability to collate information to forward plan events on the road
Proficient with Excel, Word, Outlook
Personal Specifications
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Self-motivated and able to drive and motivate staff
Able to make clear and sound decisions whilst working under pressure
Flexible and positive to their approach to operational changes
Can do attitude
Able to work on own initiative without supervision
Forward planner
PC literate (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Benefits:
Competitive Rates of Pay
Company Funded Health Cash Plan
Holidays: 20 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays
Long Service Recognition scheme
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
Company Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Employee Assistance programme including 24/7 Virtual GP
DX Discounts Portal
Excellent opportunities for career progression and more!!
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