Duty Manager

ATL Transport; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable transport firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Duty Manager with a minimum of 2 years experience in transport/logistics. The role involves optimizing delivery routes, managing driver schedules, and ensuring compliance with transport regulations. Applicants should possess strong organizational skills and proficiency in transport management systems. The position offers a salary range up to £35,000 and a variety of employee benefits, including health insurance and a refer a friend bonus.

Benefits

Bereavement leave

Health & wellbeing programme

Life insurance

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

£500 refer a friend bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in transport/logistics duty manager role.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in TMS, GPS tracking, and MS Office.
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Optimize delivery routes and schedules.
• Assign routes, manage schedules, and monitor performance.
• Act as the primary contact for drivers, clients, and internal teams.
• Ensure adherence to transport regulations and safety standards.
• Schedule servicing, PMIs, and MOTs with VMU.
• Maintain delivery records and prepare transport documents.
• Support and manage transport staff and conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in TMS

GPS tracking knowledge

MS Office skills

Job description

Overview

Ascott Transport Limited is a family owned, rapidly growing force in the delivery of customer focused transport and distribution solutions. We are trusted by some of the biggest household names in the UK across food, engineering and automotive sectors.

We pride ourselves for our commitment to create a supportive, encouraging and progressive workplace. We believe in supporting and investing in our employees' talents to grow and develop within ATL.

Salary

Salary: £(phone number removed)- £35,000.00 per year

Shift Pattern

4 On / 4 Off (Days) | 06:00 am - 18:00 pm

Responsibilities

• Route Planning: Optimize delivery routes and schedules.
• Driver Management: Assign routes, manage schedules, and monitor performance.
• Communication: Act as the primary contact for drivers, clients, and internal teams.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to transport regulations and safety standards.
• Vehicle Maintenance: Schedule servicing, PMIs, and MOTs with VMU.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain delivery records, prepare transport documents, and generate operational reports.
• Team Supervision: Support and manage transport staff, conduct performance reviews, and facilitate training.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 2 years' experience in transport/logistics duty manager role
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in TMS, GPS tracking, and MS Office.
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and safety standards.

Desirable Qualifications

• HGV license and advanced software skills.

Benefits

• Bereavement leave
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• £500 refer a friend bonus

We provide a supportive work environment where you can gain hands-on experience and receive guidance from experienced professionals. This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual who is eager to develop their career in the Transport and Warehouse Industry