Transport Manager

Transport Manager Nottingham, England

Bidfood UK
Full Time Nottingham, England 23481 - 33552 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Bidfood are a leading wholesale food distributor covering the whole of the UK. We pride ourselves on our close relationships with local suppliers and our ability to offer the best products to our customers. Our flexible infrastructure ensures that we are able to supply the entire Bidfood product range as a “one stop shop” to our customer base throughout the UK whilst striving for and maintaining a positive and inclusive culture.

Supporting the leadership of the Transport department to deliver in line with legal compliance and company targets whilst achieving the best possible level of service to internal and external Customers. You will achieve best in class results delivered through effective engaging and motivational leadership.

Role summary:

This role proactively manages the compliance of the operator licence and the inspection, repair and maintenance of the vehicle fleet. In addition, you will play an active role in building efficiency and continuous improvement of the transport department.

Key responsibilities

  • Ensure all operational activities are compliant with relevant legislation, regulations and internal procedures.
  • Monitoring all investigation activity to understand root cause and make sure that corrective and preventative action and solutions have been complete.
  • Ensure full departmental compliance through regular monitoring of QHSE/Sustainability/Fleet standards. This includes PPE, Vehicle checks, CV servicing and MOT’s, VOR’s, Contractor, hygiene, temperature checks, pest control, accidents and near misses.
  • Ensure all inspections, checks, tachograph and all other monitoring is carried out on time and in line with company policy
  • Produce relevant reporting and management information to increase efficiency, business improvement and customer satisfaction
  • Offer guidance, advice and coaching on transport issues, set expectations, and communicate clearly on the required standards and policies to all within transport and other departments.
  • Deputise for the Transport Operations Manager if required.

Essential experience for this role

· National CPC holder

· Specialist in driver and vehicle legislation

· Transport compliance background/experience

· Experience of supporting the supervision/management of a transport department ensuring optimum efficiency and effectiveness

Flexibility is crucial to achieve success with the ability and willingness to adapt working hours when required. Though the majority of your shifts will be Monday to Friday there may be a requirement for occasional weekend working.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Private medical insurance
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay
  • Store discount
  • Wellness programme

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Nottingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • driver and vehicle legislation: 1 year (preferred)
  • transport compliance: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • National CPC Holder (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Transport Manager
Bidfood UK

www.bidfood.co.uk
Slough, United Kingdom
Andrew Selley
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Private
Wholesale
1999
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