Assistant Transport Manager

Culina; Viewpark; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Culina Group is hiring an Assistant Transport Manager to join the Transport Logistics division in the United Kingdom. The role oversees 24/7 transport operations, manages the depot team, and supports the Transport Manager to keep costs in line with budget and forecasts.

Shift pattern is 4 on 4 off days (6:00-18:00) with responsibilities including fleet maintenance, KPI reporting, supplier management, and driving continuous improvement while maintaining customer service levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 24/7 transport operations
• Manage the depot transport staff to execute traffic plans and ensure service levels
• Support the Transport Manager to control costs in line with budget/forecast
• Ensure fleet is on the road and declared to enable planning
• Develop and coach the transport team; implement training and development plans
• Ensure compliance with all relevant statutes and regulations
• Monitor maintenance cost reports and related invoices
• Ensure MOTs and service intervals on fleet equipment are carried out on time
• Coordinate with 3rd party hauliers and manage supplier relationships
• Attend monthly customer review meetings in the absence of the Transport Manager
• Support service improvements and KPI communication across the department
• Contribute to staff and operational changes to drive continuous improvement
• Maintain a secure and safe environment for staff and budget management including fuel and carbon footprint reduction
• Deputise for the Transport Manager when required

Job description

As part of our, Transport Logisticsdivision, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as anAssistant Transport Manager.

Salary:Up to £44,000, depending on experience

Shift:4 on 4 off Days, 6:00-18:00

Reporting to the Transport Manager, the Assistant Transport Manager will be 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.

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.

Telford, Shropshire, United Kingdom, TF9 3SQ