transportation manager Middlesbrough, England
Job description
Job Description:
We are recruiting for a Transport Manager who will lead service and delivery across both national and local multi-drop HGV and van routes. You will be empowered and have full accountability for service and delivery to our customer base.
What you'll be doing:
You will be responsible for the supply of goods to customers all over the UK and following a full review of our operations, you will adopt new processes, systems and policies to enhance efficiencies. A key understanding of VOSA regulations and compliance will be key in ensuring deliveries are made on time and in full. You will be responsible for the following:
- Managing a team of drivers and office-based staff on a daily basis.
- Ensuring overall fleet compliance in-line with VOSA regulations.
- In conjunction with Transport Supervisors, you will have responsibility for drivers' hours, rotas and holidays.
- Ensuring KPI's are set and achieved in line with business goals.
- Overall responsibility for on-time delivery scheduling.
- Use appropriate geographical and transport network knowledge to maximise efficiency planning
- Oversight of a transport planning function responsible for UK wide deliveries.
- Responsibility for transportation cost control, especially within a cost-driven sub-contractor network.
What you will bring:
- You will be a professional and modern-thinking Transport Manager.
- Experience in transport operations management, with significant experience of managing teams of people.
- It is essential that you have prior transport planning experience.
- Previous experience in a similar role within FMCG and/or Food Manufacturing would improve your application.
- A CPC would improve your application.
- You will have an excellent working knowledge of driver hours and WTD Legislation, as well as excellent working knowledge of tachograph legislation.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
