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Transport Depot manager

GMS International
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Harlow, Essex CM19 4HW, England

Salary

£40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job requires leading and managing transport operations to ensure on-time and in-full (OTIF) deliveries, while also providing exceptional customer service.
  • Candidates should have significant transport experience within a multi-drop environment and be able to demonstrate strong leadership and people management skills.
  • The position involves managing profit and loss, controlling costs within agreed budgets, and ensuring compliance with health and safety policies.
  • A recognized management qualification, a Manager's CPC, and a valid driving license are required, along with NEBOSH Managing Safety or equivalent.
  • The salary for this role is competitive, and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required.
  • Lead and managetransport operations to ensure OTIF deliveries and service commitments.
  • Provide exceptional customer service from the department.
  • Support with manage profit and loss, controlling costs within agreed budgets.
  • Ensure compliance with company vision, values, and policies.
  • Develop new business opportunities to enhance operations.
  • Maintain good relationships with customers and onboard new business.
  • Ensure HR compliance, recruit and train new staff effectively.
  • Set objectives for staff and conduct regular team meetings.
  • Ensure excellent customer service and reduce complaints.
  • Maintain accurate stock records and minimise losses.
  • Comply with Health and Safety policies, ensure appropriate training and risk assessments.
  • Implement accident prevention measures, maintain an effective H&S Committee.
  • Ensure site property, equipment, and assets are compliant.
  • Ensure vehicle and driver compliance with regulations, monitor and minimise fuel consumption.
  • Conduct daily driver debriefs and ensure the security of company property.

What will make you stand out?

  • Able to demonstrate significant transport experience within a multi-drop environment.
  • Excellent commercial acumen and budgetary experience.
  • Be able to demonstrate both strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Be able to work under pressure, multi-tasking and prioritising workloads successfully.
  • PC literate in programmes such as Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
  • Experience in legislative compliance.
  • Technical knowledge of HGV, LGV.

Education:

  • Recognised Management qualification.
  • Hold a Managers CPC.
  • Hold a valid driving licence.
  • NEBOSH Managing Safety or equivalent.

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