Transport Manager
Leeds
£60,000 + Benefits

Our client is a growing logistics business with a number of locations across the UK. We are supporting in their recruitment of a Transport Manager to be based out of their site in Leeds, overseeing an experienced Transport team which includes a large fleet of vehicles and drivers.

Key Responsibilities

Day to day responsibility for Transport operations including business requirements and customer service levels
Provide leadership to Transport team ensuring they adhere to company policies and procedures
Demonstrate strong commercial acumen and hold P&L responsibility
Named on company O'License
Ensure all environmental, H&S, quality and legal standards are met by staying up to date with transport legislation
Plan and manage transport resources effectively, including fleet planning & maintenance and labour resourcing
Provide excellent service to customers, including regular reviews and sharing of best practices
Optimise vehicle utilisation and availability through effective planningKey Skills & Experience

Proven-record and experience working at Transport Manager level
Background working in Retail or 3PL would be highly desirable
Strong compliance background, ideally with experience being named on company O'License
Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal, with ability to influence stakeholders
Commercially savvy, with history managing P&L
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