We are currently working with an excellent charity based in London who due to unforeseen circumstances are looking to recruit a Transport Manager

Main Duties

Your main responsibility will be to ensure compliance with Traffic Commissioner & O License requirements

To oversee and take responsibility for the strategic planning and coordination of collections & deliveries.

To ensure that the planning team optimise driver output to deliver the highest levels of performance and productivity.

Maximise food volumes processed and delivered to our estate of charitable organisations whilst contributing to the growth and development of my client . When required, contribute to network planning and development strategies across the estate.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Liaise with the Head of Operations/Operations Manager to ensure that the planned release of drivers deliver the highest level of satisfaction to our recipients and donors.

Advise the Operation Manager where non-compliance to planned routes occur

Guide and supervise the compliant deployment of the fleet.

Review driver performance and work with the operations team to promote high levels of output in terms of quality and volume.

Act as the main conduit between the planning team and the operational function to ensure that plans are fully understood by all teams involved - operations, food and community

Regularly review the output of the planning team, ensuring that all driver schedules created are optimised so that defined and agreed KPI's are achieved.

Ensure all existing written operating procedures are communicated to the planning team and complied with in accordance.

Understand resource variations that occur as a consequence of annual leave or other absence and plan in accordance to mitigate any attrition to productivity or performance.

ABOUT YOU

You will be a CILT Level 3 Transport & Planning certified 0-licence holder

Experience working with routing & scheduling movement of perishable goods, including vehicle load planning, scheduling and current client activity will be essential for the role.

We are looking for someone who is able to manage teams positively and effectively and who is experienced in using analytical thinking to interpret data and make informed decisions.

Transport methods, costs and methods knowledge is of utmost importance, as well as working knowledge of UK transport legislation.

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

3+ years' experience in a similar role and in the food delivery sector ideally.

Willing and flexible approach, with the ability to adapt positively to evolving needs and circumstances and undertake tasks beyond immediate scope of the role as and when required. Strong time-management and organisational skills.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build healthy work relationships across all levels of the organisation.

Ability to cope with high work volumes and perform well under pressure.

Problem-solving skills and positive, proactive "can-do" aƫtude that inspires confidence and motivates others.

Technological proficiency in relevant software - e.g. proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Google products; experience in Flowfinity would be an advantage