Assistant Transport Manager

Stobart; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 20 days

Pension scheme 5% employee 3% employer

Life Assurance

Wellness programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Job summary

Stobart is hiring an Assistant Transport Manager to oversee 24/7 transport operations and lead the transport team. You will support the Transport Manager, ensure costs stay within budget, and maintain vehicle readiness and regulatory compliance.

The role involves night shifts (4 on 4 off, 6pm–6am), staff development, and liaison with customers and depots to sustain service levels and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a transport/logistics team.
• Ability to manage 24/7 operations and shift patterns.
• Strong cost-control and budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Depot Transport staff to meet service levels.
• Monitor maintenance costs and fuel spend against budget.
• Ensure fleet is available and compliant with regulations.
• Communicate with third-party hauliers and monitor KPI performance.
• Support continuous improvement and service initiatives with customers.

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Numeracy/ budgeting

Problem solving

It skills (MS Office)

Education

FMCG supervisory/management experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Transport Manager, the Assistant Transport Manager is responsible for the 24/7 Transport operations, managing the Transport Team and supporting the Transport Manager in ensuring that costs are controlled in line with budget / forecast expectations.

Working hours: Nights - 4 on 4 off shift pattern - 6pm - 6am

Key Duties of an Assistant Transport Manager

• Manage the Depot Transport staff to execute Traffic plans to enable delivery of products to customers within agreed service levels.
• Reduce non contract maintenance and damage spends through the use of vehicle passports, daily confirmation of spend, in conjunction with other Culina depots.
• Ensure that all available fleet is on the road and declared to enable the Planning Team to plan the resource.
• Motivate and develop the team through engagement, training and personal development plans.
• Ensure all staff are fully trained and have the correct equipment.
• Ensure that the Transport team comply with all relevant statutes and regulations.
• Communicate with 3rd Party hauliers in regard to control of all reported defects on drop trailers left for pre loading.
• Check and approve maintenance cost reports and related invoices.
• Ensure annual MOTs and service intervals on all fleet equipment are carried out on time.
• Monitor, Audit and Control suppliers.
• Attend Monthly Customer review meetings in the absence of the Transport Manager.
• Supports communication throughout department including team briefings and publication of KPIs.
• Support implementation of service improvements in conjunction with customers and other areas of the business.
• Generate and implement ideas with regards to staff and operational changes, which will help drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure a secure and safe environment for staff, both in your department and across the wider business.
• Be responsible for the maintenance and fuel aspect of Transport Budget, to include various KPI's and costs.
• Support the company in regard to reducing its carbon footprint, for example reducing road miles.
• Ability to deputise for the Transport Manager.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a similar position.
• Previous supervisory/management experience within a FMCG environment.
• Genuine team player, a firm and confident manager who is skilled at setting clear objectives and motivating their team.
• Significant knowledge & experience of tachograph/driving rules and regulations.
• Planning and organising skills with a high level of numeracy.
• Problem solving in a pressurised environment.
• An effective communicator at all levels, good verbal and written skills.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft office packages.
• Able to thrive in a highly competitive and demanding environment

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Stobart a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave - Holiday entitlement of 20 days inclusive of the bank holidays.
• Pension scheme - we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer agreat contribution of 5% employee and 3% employer
• Life Assurance - x 2 your annual salary
• Wellness - Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
• Eye Care Vouchers - We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition - We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.