Transport Operations Manager - Links Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

Transport Operations Manager

Links Recruitment Ltd

Job Location : Staines-upon-Thames, UK

Posted on : 06/11/2024 - Valid Till : 05/12/2024

Job Description :
Transport Operations Manager MUST HAVE knowledge of the Airfreight distribution sector We are recruiting for an experienced Transport Operations Manager to join a leading Blue-Chip Airfreight Transport operation based at Heathrow.  The successful Transport Operations Manager will manage a team of 5/6 and circa 40 trucks. Reporting directly to the UK Transport Manager, the Transport Operations Manager will be the first point of contact for Customers and main hauliers, with a strong focus on planning, customer satisfaction, communication and overall responsibility for Transport operations. Principal Responsibilities
  • Responsible for ensuring a coherent interface between every area of the operation to ensure efficiency and effectiveness 
  • Motivate and develop planners to equip them with the skills to manage their teams of drivers 
  • Ensure compliance with all Transport legislations and Health & Safety requirements 
  • Be responsible for communication throughout the transport operation 
  • Propose and implement changes to the operation to improve efficiency and/or levels of performance 
  • Ensure a secure and safe environment for team members and assets 
  • Achieve efficiency through managing planning & controlling staff on a daily basis, and an ongoing basis through objectives 
  • Manage a team of c.80 drivers, along with planning teams. 
  • Ensuring key performance Indicators (KPIs) are achieved, including compliance, service and financial targets 
  • Ensuring compliance with statutory and Company safety standards
Person Specification
  • 5+ years transport management experience in a multi-site environment 
  • Good working knowledge of the Airfreight distribution sector 
  • An effective communicator at all levels with the personal motivation and confidence to have a positive impact throughout the group  Significant experience of developing teams within a similar logistics operation would be desirable 
  • Professional, approachable and helpful to ensure smooth running of the general operation 
  • Confident Manager, skilled at setting clear objectives and motivating teams 
  • Highly tolerant of change, being able to work with an evolving organisation 
  • Able to thrive in a highly competitive and demanding environment 
  • Able to work efficiently across the business and functional boundaries 
  • Commercially focussed 
  • Quality orientated and customer service driven 
  • National/International CPC holder (Essential)
Annual Salary £50,000.00 negotiable for the right candidate Click link to apply

Salary : 50000 - 50000

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