Assistant Transport Manager - Strive Supply Chain : Job Details

Strive Supply Chain is thrilled to partner with the UK's most established liquid and gas logistics company, with a network of depots across the UK and Ireland.

Assistant Transport Manager

Purfleet

Up to £38K pa DOE

Monday - Friday - Flexibility is required

The client:

A very well established, medium sized organisation who always put their customers first and utilise their expertise in transport and logistics. They operate a modern fleet of over 180 vehicles, equipped with the latest safety and tracking technology, and adhere to the highest standards of quality and compliance.

The role:

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Assistant Transport Manager seeking a new challenge. In this role, you will manage and supervise our client’s driver workforce across Essex. This position offers a chance to expand your knowledge and experience in the industry while working closely with our operations team.

Key responsibilities:

• Adhere to and promote a safe working environment
• 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 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
• Required to cover numerous depots so the ability to travel independently
• Cross pollination of holiday cover required for other Local Transport Managers
• Efficiently and accurately despatching drivers with all relevant paperwork
• Prepare letters, minutes, notes and other clerical support to officers as appropriate and as directed by the programme manager.
• Use initiative, tact and diplomacy in responding to queries, escalate issues and problems which arise to senior manager in the absence of the transport manager.

About you:

• Demonstrable administration skills
• A team player with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• An approachable and reliable attitude
• Experience working in a busy Transport office desirable
• Strong communication and customer service skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of the WTD, Drivers Hours, Tachograph and Transport legislation preferable
• Ability to prioritize own workload but also be able to work as part of a team
• IT skills e.g., Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and CRM systems.

On offer:

• Up to £38K DOE
• 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.
• After six months’ service employees are eligible to join the Private Medical Scheme
• Onsite parking available
• Fuel card scheme offering savings on fuel
• Plus, many more!

This is a fantastic opportunity - we look forward to your application.

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