Transport Manager Coventry, England
Job description
Allied Mobility is a division of the Allied Vehicles Group. We are the leading Wheelchair Accessible Vehiclesspecialist for the UK and Ireland. We supply a wide range of wheelchair cars, MPVs and minibus conversions. As a Motability partner, we offer a unique selection of wheelchair cars to private individuals and families. Our larger wheelchair access vehicles are also popular with social and community transport providers.
We are now recruiting for a Transport Manager to join our Coventry branch. You will provide an efficient, reliable, and cost-effective service to the company and our customers.
Main duties of the role are:
· Manage the day to day running of the Coventry transport department
· Management of vehicles and demonstrator fleet
· Management of drivers to ensure a high standard of customer satisfaction at all times
· Route planning to maximise efficiencies and cost control
· Ensure that all vehicles are delivered on time and relevant paperwork is completed
· Recruit, lead, and train a team of Drivers
· Ensure the vehicle fleet is effectively utilised
· Ensure compliance with all systems, procedures, and processes, including compliance with working time directives
· Demonstrate a proactive approach to delivering excellent customer service to customers and stakeholders
To be effective in this role, you will have previous experience of working in a Transport Manager role, knowledge of route planning with a detailed knowledge of the UK and knowledge of driver legislation. You will have experience of leading and motivating teams, working in a fast-paced environment and have the ability to work well under pressure, whilst working to deadlines. A driving licence would be essential for this role.
You will work 40 hours per week between the hours of 7am – 6pm, flexibility will be required.The salary is £42,500 + DOE.
This position offers a superb opportunity to join a progressive and committed company. In return, we offer:
· 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
· Aftersales discounts for you, your friends and your family
· Group life scheme and group pension scheme
· Staff car lease scheme
· Annual profit share scheme
· Industry leading benefits portal
· Annual salary reviews
If you meet our criteria and would like to be part of a friendly and pleasant working environment in the North of Glasgow, a career with the Allied Vehicles Group is the perfect way to fuel that ambition. Please forward your CV stating why you would be suited to the role via the APPLY NOW button.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the Disability Confident Initiative and offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themselves to be disabled and who meets the requirements for the post.
Please note: due to a high volume of applications we receive, we are not able to respond to every applicant individually, therefore only successful candidates will be contacted.
***NO AGENCIES PLEASE***
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £42,500.00 per year
Work Location: In person
