Transport Manager

Transport Manager Halton, South East England, England

PHOENIX Healthcare Distribution Limited
Full Time Halton, South East England, England 29412 - 32300 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Are you an experienced Transport Supervisor who is looking for a new career?

Do you pride yourself on being reliable in your work and do you enjoy managing an efficient transport operation?

Have you an interest in helping your community with its health?

If you answered yes to the above questions and you have a can do attitude then please read on and apply as we are really interested in speaking with you!


About Us:

PHOENIX Healthcare Distribution is a national full-line pharmaceutical wholesaler with a network of distribution centres nationwide. We pride ourselves on delivering a high quality supply chain service to our customers, who include pharmacy, GPs, and hospitals. All of our depots are licensed by the MHRA, and comply with BSI ISO Quality and Environmental standards. We operate twice daily deliveries from our distribution centres across Monday to Friday and on a Saturday morning, and our local teams are supported by a centralised function team, primarily from our Head Office in Runcorn.


About the opportunity:

We are looking for a Transport Manager based at our Runcorn Depot. Reporting to the Depot Manager, your overall responsibility will be to control and organise an efficient transport operation which meets the needs of our customers by providing a reliable service using all available resources to minimize costs, maximize profit and provide a first class service to our customers within legal and regulatory guidelines.

In this role you will:

  • Control the disciplines and activities of all van drivers to ensure an efficient service is provided to the Depot’s customer base.
  • Maintain adequate staffing levels
  • Address all training needs to provide a sustained quality service
  • Work closely with the Depot Manager to achieve measurable and controllable KPI’s and budget targets
  • Review and optimise van routes by working closely with the Depot Manager, National Distribution Team and Sales team
  • In conjunction with the Group Health & Safety Manager, you will also be responsible for the implementation of current laws and regulations relating to Health and Safety.

Salary

Salary and potential bonuses to be discussed at interview.


Working Pattern

Working hours: 39.5

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday between 6am and 4pm.


Training and Support

You will receive a comprehensive induction from the Learning and Development Facilitators.

We pride ourselves on ensuring the wellbeing of our employees and providing a good working environment and benefits package, which includes:

21 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service

Access to High Street discounts

Free Parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory Pension Scheme

Accredited Training Programmes


Essential Skills/Experience

Qualifications& Training

  • Minimum 5 GCSE’s or equivalent including Maths and English
  • Full UK Driving Licence

Experience

  • Managing/supervising a team of delivery drivers
  • Maintaining a fleet of vehicles

Skills & Knowledge

  • Competent in Microsoft Office applications, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint to an intermediate standard
  • An understanding of relevant laws and regulations including Health & Safety
  • Leadership qualities
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Highly organised

Who we want:

Our ideal candidate will be organised and self-motivated so if this sounds like you we are very keen to speak to you to discuss our opportunity further. You can apply here online by completing our short application.


We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received

INDPHD

Transport Manager
PHOENIX Healthcare Distribution Limited

https://www.phoenixmedical.co.uk/
Runcorn, United Kingdom
Steve Anderson
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Subsidiary or Business Segment
Wholesale
1998
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