Key duties and responsibilities are:
* Effectively plan loads to vehicles ensuring on-time deliveries are achieved and exceed company target.
* Oversee return loads to ensure suitability and financial viability.
* Supervise driver performance alongside the transport team.
* Provide vehicles and trailers for maintenance as per schedule, supplied by the transport manager.
* Plan drivers’ workload to comply with driver’s hours and working time legislation.
* Update Mandata traffic software system in a timely and accurate manner, with support from transport team.
* Attend operational meetings and other review meetings as required.
* Develop a strong understanding of RT Keedwell’s group network to enable full synergy with the overall group.
* Seek areas for continual operational improvement.
* Comply to and help further develop Health, Safety and Environmental guidelines.
Skills and abilities required for this position include:
* Previous transport industry experience.
* CPC qualification preferred, but not essential.
* Strong customer service skills
* Good verbal communication skills, and ability to engage with your driving team.
* Attention to detail, and desire to solve problems, good time management.
* A flexible team member with a flexible approach to daily workload.
* Energy and commitment to help drive our business forward.
* Awareness of operating costs, KPIs and vehicle revenue requirements preferred.