Transport Manager

St Helens

£40,000 - £42,000 + Bonus

Monday - Friday, 37.5 Hours per week (days)  

I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Manager to join a leading third-party distribution provider.   

They are seeking a Transport Manager to support the current transport operation in the management of the planning and operational team.  

Benefits:-

Annual Bonus
Closed between Christmas and New Year (not using your holiday allowance)
28 days holiday + accrued holidays yearly
Pension scheme
Staff discount scheme
The Candidate;

CPC - Transport Management Qualification  
Proven experience within the management of circa 10+ Artics & Rigids
Previous Transport management experience within the 3PL Retail or FMCG sector is highly desirable
Transport planning background or proven experience of leading transport planning teams
Experience of being named on an Operator's License
Have a good understanding of legal compliance, drivers' hours and WTD's
Experience within a similar transport manager position
Must have a 'can do' attitude
Presentable, polite and demonstrate excellent customer service skills
Strong customer service skills
Competent decision making
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Duties and Responsibilities;

Be the responsible name on the “O” licence for the site.
Responsible for all operational transport from site
Procurement of new vehicles and or other transport related needs
Manage the development, performance and maintenance of the organisation's transport
Supervision of route planning, resource allocation and management, driver supervision
Customer service - resolving customer issues/complaints and ensuring critical KPI's are met.
Supervision of transport Planners
Procedural accuracy, training and full compliance of all transport operations
Liaising with sub-contractors
Recruitment, training, set action and targets, appraise and manage performance, development, coaching and general support of all team members to ensure targets are met
Preparation of management reports, including MPG, activity, costs/vehicles, monthly budgets, collection efficiency and yard service
If you have Transport Manager Experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link.

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