Transport Manager

TN United Kingdom; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company in the temperature-controlled food sector is seeking a Transport Manager in Scotland. The role involves overseeing transportation operations, managing the fleet, ensuring compliance, and optimising routes for timely deliveries. Candidates should have a CPC qualification and experience in food distribution.

Benefits

Benefits package

Career path opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in food distribution required.
• Understanding of drivers and legal compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transportation operations and fleet management.
• Develop and optimise transportation routes.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations.

Skills

Team Leadership

Legal Compliance

Motivation

Education

National or International CPC

Job description

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Your newpany

Our client works within the temperature-controlled food sector and is growing within the Scottish market and has an opportunity for a Transport Manager.

Your new role

As the Transport Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the transportation operations within the organisation. This role involves managing the fleet, ensuring compliance with transportation regulations, optimising routes, and improving overall efficiency. The Transport Manager will work closely with other departments to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services.

1. Fleet Management: Oversee the maintenance, repair, and replacement of the vehicle fleet.
2. Route Planning: Develop and optimise transportation routes to ensure timely deliveries and cost efficiency.
3. Compliance: Ensure all transportation activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
4. Budget Management: Prepare and manage the transportation budget, including cost control and financial reporting.
5. Team Leadership: Supervise and train transportation staff, including drivers and logistics coordinators.

What you'll need to succeed

Candidates will be required to have a National or International CPC and experience of working within food distribution. We are looking for an invested individual who is highly motivated and who understands drivers, legal compliance, and managing a small team.

What you'll get in return

They are offering a salary of between £47,000 and £50,000 plus a benefits package. They also offer an excellent career path with a company that is growing in Scotland.