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Transport Manager 6 month Fixed Term Contract

Michael Page
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Tamworth, Staffordshire B77 3EY, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Transport Manager will oversee all aspects of transport operations at a busy logistics hub in Huddersfield.
  • The role requires a CPC in Transport Management and significant experience in the Transport & Distribution industry.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £40,000 to £44,000, along with a company car benefit worth £4,500.
  • Responsibilities include managing drivers, ensuring compliance with UK transport laws, and implementing operational improvements.
  • Candidates should possess excellent organisational skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and a thorough knowledge of transport regulations.

The Transport Manager will oversee all aspects of transport operations at a busy logistics hub in Huddersfield. This key role requires expertise in managing drivers, fleets and ensuring compliance with all transport regulations.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established, large organisation in the Transport & Distribution industry. They have a significant presence across the UK, offering industry leading logistics solutions to numerous businesses.

Description

  • Oversee all transport activities and ensure compliance with UK transport laws.
  • Manage a team of drivers and coordinate schedules and routes.
  • Ensure the maintenance and safety of the fleet.
  • Manage budgets and ensure cost-effectiveness.
  • Implement operational improvements to enhance efficiency.
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
  • Handle any transport-related issues or complaints.
  • Monitor performance and implement improvements.

Profile

A successful Transport Manager should have:

  • A CPC in Transport Management
  • Significant experience in the Transport & Distribution industry.
  • Excellent knowledge of UK transport regulations.
  • Proven experience in managing a team of drivers.
  • Exceptional organisational and leadership skills.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Job Offer

  • Salary ranging from £40,000 to £44,000.
  • A company car benefit worth £4,500.
  • Generous holiday leave of 25 days.
  • A fixed-term contract role with potential for extension.
  • The opportunity to work in a vibrant logistics business headquartered in Tamworth

We encourage all candidates who meet the above criteria and are excited about the prospect of joining a large organisation in the Transport & Distribution industry to apply.

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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.