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Assistant Transport Manager

Hales Group Limited
Posted 18 hours ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire SG6 3JA

Salary

£28,000 - £35,000 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Assistant Transport Manager position is located in Letchworth with a salary range of £28,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.
  • Candidates should have a strong background in transport operations and compliance, ideally with a CPC qualification.
  • The role involves supporting the Transport Manager in overseeing daily operations, ensuring safety and legal compliance, and optimizing efficiency.
  • Key responsibilities include planning schedules, monitoring costs, promoting health and safety standards, and supporting staff development.
  • This position offers excellent career progression opportunities within a rapidly expanding company, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Assistant Transport Manager Location: LetchworthSalary: £28,000 - £35,000 DOEHours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PMCareer Progression: Excellent growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding company We are looking for an Assistant Transport Manager to support the Transport Manager in overseeing daily transport operations. This role is key to ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance within the department while offering strong career progression in a growing business. Key Responsibilities:
  • Operational Oversight: Support the smooth running of transport operations, ensuring vehicles and drivers comply with all legal regulations.
  • Compliance & Safety: Maintain vehicle files, conduct tachometer checks, and ensure adherence to transport regulations, including VOSA, FORS, and Goods Vehicle Operator Licence requirements.
  • Planning & Coordination: Organise schedules, routes, and loads, ensuring maximum efficiency while maintaining high service levels.
  • Health & Safety: Promote and enforce safety standards, ensuring all incidents, accidents, and near misses are reported and addressed.
  • Training & Development: Support onboarding, training, and ongoing development of transport staff.
  • Cost & Performance Monitoring: Oversee fuel consumption, tyre usage, and driving standards to optimize cost efficiency and compliance.
  • Client & Supplier Relations: Handle inbound calls, log jobs, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure smooth operations.
  • Team Support: Provide cover for the Transport Manager, Inbound Pallet Track Manager, and Transport Assistant when necessary.
Key Skills & Qualifications:Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced environment. Financial acumen to manage costs and budgets effectively. Good geographical knowledge and understanding of route planning. Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and manage teams. Competency in transport regulations, ideally holding a CPC qualification (National/International). Proficiency in IT systems, including transport management software. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and driven individual to take the next step in their transport career. Please apply within

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