Transport Manager - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Location: Swindon / Avonmouth (on-site)Salary: £50,000 - £60,000About the Role:We are currently partnered with a leading distribution company, who are looking for an experienced Transport Manager to support them on a wide-scale retail contract. This role involves managing a fleet of 50 vehicles and 70 drivers, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, including CPC and O' Licence.Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a large, modern fleet for a high value retail contract
• Oversee transport operations for a 1.5 million square foot distribution centre.
• Ensure high standards of service and efficiency.
• Ensuring O'Licence compliance in all areas of operation
• Providing a high level of accuracy in all information presented
• Managing and working closely with an existing team
• Overlooking all aspects of maintenance, ensuring the vehicles are compliant and well presented
• Carrying out driver training where required
• Focusing on ensuring we retain our high levels of service to customers
• Communicating with staff and customers
• Develop and implement transportation strategies and policies to optimise efficiency and reduce costs

Skills & Qualifications:

• Current Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
• Valid O' License.
• Proven experience of managing large transport fleets.
• A confident and skilled communicator up to senior management level
• A general mechanical understanding of fleet vehicles

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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