About us
Reynolds Logistics, a leading European haulier in the fuels and speciality chemicals industry with over 95 years in the business. Our focus is to provide the best customer satisfaction with prompt response and drive Innovation in efficiency and cost effectiveness.
We are an ambitious, forward thinking, and innovative family business who put the employees first
Our Transport Management team in each Depot are integral to the success of our business in ensuring quality across all aspects of the transport business, from a people management and a fleet management perspective.
Transport Manager
We are looking for an individual to join our team as a Transport Manager based at our Avonmouth depot. (You may be required to travel to other locations.)
As a Local Transport Manager, you will be responsible for managing and supervising our driver workforce across our Avonmouth and Cardiff depots .
Salary: £40, ,000 DOE
Type: Full time
Shift: Monday – Friday - Flexibility is required on weekends
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Adhere to and promote a safe working environment
· Holder of the site(s) O licence and relevant responsibilities
· Day to day running of the Transport Fleet and efficient problem solving through liaising with other departments in the business
· Assist with executing the daily plan for all deliveries and collections, with a keen eye on resource available at site and keep the customer updated
· Manage an efficient and robust driver roster, looking for ways to increase area utilisation and efficiency
· Monitor driver's hours, vehicle cleanliness and vehicle checks
· Ensure supplier related costs remain within budget
· Ensure all related Transport documents are properly completed, whilst assisting in the companies drive to a paperless solution
· Responsibility for a safe working environment, including but not limited to any safety related investigations or audits
· Liaise with Driver Training providers to ensure drivers are kept up to date with all aspects of training as well as monitoring behaviour improvements where possible
· Assist with investigations into non-compliance
· Liaise with Customers on specific region requirements around driver inductions / delivery qualifications / driver numbers / Vehicle numbers
· Work closely with other Transport Managers to ensure any shared resource is utilised efficiently to ensure full-service delivery to the customer
· Required to cover numerous depots so the ability to travel independently
· Cross pollination of holiday cover required for other Local Transport Managers
Skills and Requirements
· Previous experience supervising and managing drivers is essential
· Good understanding of relevant driver legislation: Working Time Directive, Tachograph Legislation
· International Transport Managers CPC required.
· Strong interpersonal skills with good leadership ability
· Conversant in IT skills e.g., Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
· Competent in and experience of incident investigations
· Experience of a unionised workforce is preferred
· Ability to work independently and as part of a Team
· Ability to motivate and encourage others
· Willingness to learn and adapt as the business changes
· Continuous Improvement mind-set
· Full Driving licence is essential
Company Benefits:
· 28 days annual leave (Inc Bank Holidays)
· Additional holidays based on length of service
· Confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
· After completing six months' service, Death in Service equal to three times your annual salary.
· Onsite parking available
We actively encourage and promote diversity and are committed to equal opportunities for all
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Bristol BS10 7SD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Transport Manager: 2 years (required)
* Driver Management: 2 years (preferred)
* Fleet Management: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person