Transport Manager - Prax Group : Job Details

Reports to: Head of Logistics

Location: Kingsbury (with regular travel to Southern sites)

Principal Responsibilities

• Ensuring legal compliance and safety of all drivers and vehicles
• Managing HR processes including sickness and absence, grievance and disciplinary
• procedures
• Conducting thorough and accurate incident investigations
• Liaison with unions
• Implement measures to ensure that systems of work are being adhered to
• Conduct toolbox talks/Training/driver engagement at all locations
• Recruitment and selection of drivers and Traffic office team
• Managing the Service, Inspection, and repair of the fleet
• Driver Performance management
• Managing the driver & office rota and holiday planning
• Managing the production/compilation of risk assessments for delivery sites
• Providing general leadership and direction to the transport team. Feeding back performance and applying corrective measures.
• Management of all aspects of driver training, assessment, and qualification
• Conduct monthly depot audits
• Lead by example in promoting a safe and compliant working environment
• Communicate effectively with other stakeholders
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement change to streamline the operation

Personal Specification

• In depth experience in all aspects of road transport
• Experience in fuel transport
• Possess good geographical knowledge
• Financial Management Experience
• National or International CPC
• Demonstrable leadership skills and experience
• Experienced with working in a highly unionised environment with strong administrative and communication skills