THX Ltd Great Barford, England, United Kingdom
Transport Manager
THX Ltd Great Barford, England, United Kingdom
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We are an established, rapidly expanding B2B company that is transforming the customer hire experience within the construction industry. Reporting to the Operations Manager, we are seeking a Transport Manager to lead and manage our Customer Delivery Operatives and Transport Schedulers, overseeing the daily transport operation, the scheduling of routes and the management of the van and lorry fleet. Integrating with other teams across the organisation to ensure an exceptional, customer-centric experience.
* Management of the daily delivery operations, ensuring deliveries and collections are scheduled efficiently and on time in accordance with THX’s KPIs; resolving issues and identifying/rectifying root causes.
* Management of daily scheduling of deliveries and collections, ensuring compliance with standards regarding appropriate loading of vehicles, daily vehicle checks and maintenance of vehicle fleet.
* Ensure routes are scheduled to optimise efficiency whilst maintaining exceptional customer experience.
* Management of the customer delivery and scheduling teams including performance, absence and overtime.
* Management of the maintenance of vehicles to ensure they are in a safe and efficient operating condition.
* Ensure complete and accurate service and maintenance records for the vehicle fleet.
* Ensure all accidents and incidents are managed, reported and logged, following the THX process and working closely with colleagues and our insurance company.
* Ensure compliance with the terms of conditions of our vehicle Fleet insurance policy, including reporting all accidents and incidents; liaison with Purchasing team regarding annual renewals.
* Ensure compliance with FORS.
* Recruit and induct new team members, with support from HR.
* Manage and hear employee relations cases, with support from HR.
* Report statistics and information regarding the transport operation to the management team.
* Accountable to the Operations Manager and Operations Director for activities, budgets, forecasts and KPIs.
* Procurement and disposal of fleet vehicles to ensure optimised value for money and alignment with THX’s Sustainability goals.
* Initiate and lead projects to improve operational management systems, processes, and the continuous development of our practices.
* Continuously driving the alignment of all colleague behaviour with the THX values and culture.
* Provide a professional, customer-centric service at all times.
* All other reasonable management requests.
Qualifications
* Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence
* Significant experience of Transport Management
* Working knowledge of UK fleet and transport legislation
* Experience of working in a customer-centric environment
* Experience in leading and managing others
We have a friendly environment where the rapid growth of our business means we support the development of our talented people. We also offer a range of benefits including competitive salaries, 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) company pension, free food and drink facilities. For further information about working at THX, please visit ourwebsite.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Construction
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