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Transport Manager

Loom Talent Limited
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Slough, Berkshire SL13XX, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Loom Talent is assisting a client in Slough to recruit a Transport Manager, who will oversee the transport department's operations and ensure efficient delivery of goods.
  • The role requires a minimum of 3 years of transport management experience in the Food, FMCG, or contract logistics sectors, along with a logistics distribution and supply chain background.
  • Key responsibilities include route planning, KPI tracking, budget management for vehicle maintenance, and maintaining communication between teams.
  • The successful candidate should have experience managing 50+ vehicles and possess strong leadership skills, with a focus on people development and continuous improvement.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, providing an opportunity to work with an industry leader in logistics.

Loom Talent are delighted to be supporting a client with the recruitment of a Transport Manager in Slough.

Our client are an industry leader in contract logistics and the distribution of FMCG.

As Transport Manager you will have operational responsibility for the department and the safe and efficient delivery of goods.

  • Organise and oversee the running of the transport department at site.
  • Support the route planning function utilising TMS and ensuring routes planned are within weight limit and time constraints.
  • Track and monitor KPI's including OTIF score by route, driver and customer, taking appropriate action where required
  • Monitor vehicle temperature control and ensure the cold chain is maintained at all times
  • Ensure all deliveries have completed POD and any discrepancies are investigated.
  • Monitor and manage the budget for vehicle repairs and maintenance.
  • Manage relationship with vehicle contractors to ensure smooth running of operation and vehicle downtime is minimised.
  • Maintain communication between the distribution and warehouse teams and wider business to ensure all issues are resolved in a timely manner.
  • Motivate and encourage teamwork within the workforce to ensure productivity targets are met.

The successful candidate for the Transport Manager position will possess:

  • A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain Background - Essential..
  • 3+ years Transport management experience within a Food / FMCG / Contract Logistics - Essential.
  • Proven experience in managing 50+ vehicles - Essential.
  • Must be commutable to the Slough area - Essential
  • A true passion for people development, providing excellent service and continuous improvement - Advantageous.
  • Strong leadership skills and a commitment to fostering a culture of excellence - Essential.

You will receive a competitive salary and benefits along with the chance to work for an industry leader in Logistics.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.