Transport Managers, Transport Management & related
Monday – Friday
Client Profile:
Our client is a well established, non food FMCG distribution organisation with 4 main sites supplying larger items to a host of commercial clients with larger rental items across the UK. The role therefore focuses on delivery, collections/returns as well as fleet management.
Summary:
* Management of a 6 x 3.5 tonne vans, drivers
* Warehouse planning and assignment of local crew and freelancers.
* Planning and coordinating deliveries
* Ensuring vehicle maintenance, compliance with transport regulations, and optimising the transport operations to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.
* To help the business to expand you will eventually arrange and apply for an O license & then assist with the purchase of heavy haulage vehicles & subsequent management of these.
* Check and manage digital Tachograph cards
* Ensure all vehicles are maintained in good working order, including regular servicing and inspections and record keeping
* Coordinate repairs, MOT’s servicing and maintenance schedules to minimise downtime.
* Book crew onto the master jobs sheet and allocate the requisite amount of drivers and assistant crew to each job.
* Liaise with the warehouse on availability of stock, job completion and loading
* Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback and development opportunities for staff.
* Handle customer inquiries and resolve any issues related to transport and delivery.
* Maintain accurate records of vehicle maintenance, inspections, and driver hours.
* Monitor and manage transport costs, including fuel, maintenance, and staffing.
* Prepare regular reports on transport operations, including performance metrics, costs, and issues.
* Must hold a current Transport Managers CPC
* Ideally an O’ Licence holder
* Leadership skills, excellent organizational abilities
* A knowledge of purchasing 18 tonne trucks or heavy haul trucks would also be useful.
* Valid driver’s license.
This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 Per Annum
Job Title: Transport Management & related, Transport Managers
Contract Type: Permanent
Town/City: South West London
#J-18808-Ljbffr