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Resolute Recruitment
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Lutterworth, Leicestershire LE17 4EZ, England
£50,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Transport Manager position is a permanent role located in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, with a salary range of £45,000 to £50,000 per year.
- The successful candidate will need a minimum of 2 years of transport management experience and a Transport Management CPC qualification.
- Key responsibilities include ensuring the efficiency of transport operations, maintaining vehicle compliance, and managing driver performance and safety.
- The role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively, and a proactive approach to risk management and cost control.
- Hours of work are Monday to Friday, totaling 45 hours per week, with occasional weekend shifts as needed.
Locations: Lutterworth, Leicestershire
Pay rates: £45,000 - £50,000 Per Year
Transport Manager Job role & Shift pattern:
Ensure optimum efficiency / effectiveness of overall transport operations
Ensure all vehicles are maintained in accordance with relevant legislation
Ensure all VOSA records are accurately kept
Keep abreast of all current and pending legislation relevant to this position
Driver Management first point of contact
Ensure a safe working environment
Ensure all vehicles and drivers are correctly noted on insurance schedule
Accident claims Proactively manage road traffic accidents
Ensure that all Health and Safety policies and procedures are complied with within own area of control
Control cost of all aspects of day-to-day transport operations to ensure optimum profit levels
Control and manage costs within the garage / mechanics area
Analyse statistical information and adopt relevant practices as a result
Adopt effective resource management in relation to staff/vehicles/transport services/fuel
Manage and direct all drivers and other staff associated with the transport operation including adherence to WTD
Ensure delivery of excellent customer service and maintain excellent relationships both internal and external
Manage the transport operations team ensuring effective leadership and development of employees to meet business requirements
Improve General performance standards and implement best practice initiatives
Maintain flexible working hours to ensure smooth running of 24-hour operation
Actively work to reduce need for use of agency drivers. Liaising with agencies and management of agency costs Ensure all agency drivers are fully inducted and meet insurance requirements
Implement / monitor effective / efficient sortation procedures and processes to ensure service standards are met
Overseeing the transport desk / helping to identify bulk deliveries and groupage runs
Ensure that the necessary people, equipment, processes and support are in place to enable the delivery of service levels
Proactively manage risk compliance with all company policies including Health & Safety as well as operating within legal and regulatory requirements such as the Working Time
Directive, Road Traffic Acts and vehicle safety. Take immediate and appropriate action when required
Assist General Manager with recruitment of individuals to the department.
Complete annual performance review (appraisal). Be ready to take action where there is persistent under-performance.
Command respect from the staff team through knowledge, experience and have a clear and supportive management style
Monitor deadlines regarding deliveries ensuring remedial action is taken immediately where necessary
Ensure that the interior and exterior of the site portrays a professional Company image and safe environment for employees and visitors to site
Always use appropriate language when speaking to other workers
In conjunction with the General Manager manage the people issues at the site, to include holiday planning, absence management (in line with the Company Absence Management Procedure) return to work interviews day-to-day performance issues. Selection and Recruitment in line with Company guidelines and introduce and adhere to robust induction processes.
Maintain accurate attendance and performance records for all staff
Ensure accurate and timely capture of all transport data
Coach, develop and train all staff associated with the transport operation ensuring that the team is provided with clear performance standards and is motivated to meet set targets
Transport Manager Hours of work & Shift Pattern
Monday to Friday plus occasional weekends as per business requirements.
45 Hours Per Week
What we are looking for in a Transport Manager:
Transport Management CPC.
Must have excellent communication skills.
Must work well with others and as an individual.
Minimum 2 years transport Management Experience.
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