Job Title: Transport Manager Reports To: Depot ManagerBrief OverviewManaging the day-to-day running of a fast moving distribution operation.Staff engagement, training, management and progression.Legal and Internal Audit complianceCore Duties:• Coordinating and controlling the daily delivery schedule• Regular review and update where necessary of delivery service charter• Delegating work to staff and managing their workload to ensure first class customer satisfaction• Conducting delivery crew debriefs to ensure all relevant information is collected and communicated forward if required• Arranging and controlling the Preventative Maintenance schedule for all fleet vehicles• Maintaining the condition of the delivery equipment and arranging for necessary repairs• Responsible for monitoring tachograph records and implementing improvement plans where necessary• Implementing and enforcing Health and Safety policies and procedures.• To analyse data to monitor performance and plan improvements.• Overseeing the recruitment of new staff, including interviews, training and inductions.• Ensuring adequate staff levels to cover for absences and peaks in workload.• Promoting staff development, training and disciplinary matters.• Administration of holiday requests and absence monitoring.Additional Duties to include:• Working with Stock/warehouse team to ensure depot output targets are met• Regular Communication with office and sales teams to achieve common goals• Key holder responsibilities• Customer Site visits, as required• Assist Depot Manager and Warehouse Manager with Monthly H&S auditKey Skills:Use of Microsoft Office eg.Excel for spreadsheets and recordsFull use of 'Trinity’ system and Cyber query (Training to be provided where required)Able to work as part of a team or independentlyGood communication skills essentialPlanning and OrganisationAbility to adapt to a fast paced and changing environmentSpecialist knowledge/experience of Multi drop transport operationsEssential Requirements• Transport Manager CPC• IOSH• Previous experience with managing an 'O’ License fleet
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Transport Manager
LWC Drinks
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Newton Abbot, Devon TQ126RY, England
ÂŁ35,000 - ÂŁ42,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Transport Manager position involves overseeing the daily operations of a distribution center, ensuring staff engagement, training, and compliance with legal and internal audit standards.
- Key responsibilities include coordinating delivery schedules, managing staff workloads, and maintaining fleet vehicle conditions through a preventative maintenance schedule.
- Candidates must have a Transport Manager CPC and IOSH certification, along with previous experience managing an 'O' License fleet, ideally with a background in multi-drop transport operations.
- The role emphasizes strong communication skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- The salary for this position is competitive, and applicants should have at least 3 years of relevant experience.