Transport Manager

Transport Manager

Menzies Distribution are currently looking for a Transport Manager to join our busy team based in Thrapston. We’re looking for someone with a smart approach and previous people management skills, who will be able to blend in to a small ‘in plant’ team to successfully manage the operation of the contract and control the P&L. 

The Details:

• Salary: £42k Per Annum
• Monday to Friday
• Hours: 09.00-17.30 or as required for the needs of the business
• 33 Days Per Annum - to include Bank Holidays (Bank Holiday working is required)
• Transport Manager CPC Qualification
• Free Parking Onsite
• Monthly Pay

Key Duties and Accountabilities (Will include but not be limited to)

• Allocating and managing staff resources according to changing needs of the operation with the ability to provide adequate cover at a planning level;
• Ensure effective and efficient use of driver and vehicle resources.
• Ensuring customer requirements are administered in a timely, controlled and recorded manner within the transport operation.
• Consider the operational movements in the context of the Menzies network and seek opportunities to reduce empty running and improve efficiency.
• Complete periodic reviews of the delivery schedule in line with all customers strategic changes.
• Ensure all fleet assets are serviced and make sure they have MOT in line with requirements and all paperwork and systems updated in a timely manner.
• Develop business by gaining new contracts, analysing logistical problems and producing new solutions.
• Analysing data to monitor performance and plan improvements.
• Promote effective and efficient standards of work, in order to comply with UK and EU laws and regulations and Health & Safety legislation.
• Uphold highest standards of Health & Safety ensuring all inductions and regular training is completed and logged.
• Ensure the transport planning operations are in line with budgeted costs and achieve all contractual KPI’s
• Preparing and submitting various KPI reports.
• Be proactive in achieving improved fuel efficiency and better MPG.
• Manage tacho-graph infringements to full compliance.
• Ensure all aspects of maintenance (tyre checks, servicing, MOT etc.,) is compliant to the maintenance manual and the law.
• Complete accident reports and be able to update risk assessments, contributing to a positive safety culture.
• Support the personal development of all people employed on the contract.  Carry out performance reviews with the operational management team identifying training needs.
• Create an effective working environment building a diverse, well balanced team.
• To ensure all sub-contractors and suppliers are authorised and provide the most cost effective operational solution.
• Create a positive working environment with a culture of continuous improvement and exceeding customer expectations by supporting with CI and new business wins outside prime work location.    
• Manage and develop new business.
• Investigate all personal and vehicle accidents in line with Company procedures.
• Be responsible for driver recruitment, training and retention.

Key Experience and Qualifications:

• Comprehensive knowledge of Driver Hours and WTD regulations
• Good financial experience of running a transport operation.
• Ability to manage and lead people.
• Previous Management experience either in logistics or other similar field.
• CPC qualification
• Experience of working within the transport industry
• International CPC
• Good IT skills
• Good understanding of Transport Regulations.
• IOSH desirable.

Technical Skills and Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong organisational skills for planning schedules and loads.
• Excellent budget handling skills
• Good geographical knowledge
• Ability to think logically
• Ability to work flexibly and make decisions quickly
• Good leadership and motivational skills
• Excellent communications skills and the ability to deal with people at all levels.
• Good spoken and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills
• Good organisational and time management skills

Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• SPIRIT Awards - Peer to Peer recognition

INCLUSION

Menzies Distribution is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business.  

We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be, and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.