Transport Manager - Ideal Personnel and Recruitment Solutions : Job Details

Our client has a permanent vacancy for a Transport Manager to join their established management team, working Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm, with no weekend or bank holiday working.

The Transport Manager is responsible for leading and coaching Transport teammates, to ensure Company and customer expectations are met.

This role is responsible for the compliance and efficient management of the transport function within the Operation Centre. The successful candidate must have a CPC (National or International) as you will be expected to be named on the Operator’s Licence, becoming the principal Operators Licence holder.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• People Leadership - Recruiting, inducting, coaching and developing the transport team to succeed and grow.
• Drive Operational Service - Ensure the day-to-day transport function operates in line with service level agreements with the support of the General Manager.
• Drive Continuous Improvement - challenge the norm, fostering a culture of looking forward way to improve the operation.
• Cross functional working - Actively building relationships across the Operation Centre and wider business, in a way which ensures support is available and performance isn’t hindered or negatively impacted.
• Legalities and compliance - Ensure that all fleet vehicles and teammates are compliant with all legal, regulatory and contractual compliance including Drivers Hours and Working Time Directive, with the support of the Regional Transport Manager.

What we need from you:

• CPC (National or International) and full UK Driving Licence
• Demonstrable people management and leadership experience
• Customer service focused (both internal and external customers)
• A positive, can-do attitude
• Ability to motivate and engage your teammates to succeed
• You must be able to multi-task within a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be computer literate and familiar with computerised transport management systems
• A proactive and flexible approach - can use initiative and work on your own
• Able to develop a team and introduce new working practices

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.