Transport Manager

Transport Manager

Location: Birmingham

JRL Environmental is a part of the JRL Group which encompasses 14+ divisions delivering bespoke solutions for the most complex construction projects. The company is a specialist within the haulage and waste sectors, with a fleet of over 100 HGV vehicles and depots nationwide.

Due to continued growth we are looking for a Regional Transport Manager with haulage experience.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Manage the transport team in the allocation and prioritising of workload to increase efficiency.
• Effective and regular liaising with all other relevant departments to ensure efficiency across our projects.
• Ensure vehicle fleet is managed effectively, including vehicle compliance and servicing checks, and escalate any identified issues to Director level.
• Assist the admin team to maintain records and systems to ensure that the vehicle/s are not overloaded.
• Ensure that our vehicles are maintained properly, including timely inspections and implementing actions to remedy any defects found.
• Motivate the team to ensure all legislative requirements are communicated across the team.
• Ensure that all authorised vehicles are kept at the authorised operating centre(s) when not in use.
• Notify the relevant traffic commissioner of any necessary changes to licence(s) or drivers.
• Actively develop the Transport team, increasing engagement, communication, and people development.
• Manage and collate necessary information and documentation to apply for (and maintain) FORS accreditation.
• Ensure all drivers comply with driver hours and tachograph rules and adhere to legislation including speed limits.

Experience / Knowledge:

• At least two years experience in a similar logistics role.
• Experience of FORS accreditation and audit processes.
• Experience of managing HGV fleet.
• Experience in Construction Logistics.
• Experience working with Tipper/mixer trucks & aggregates.
• Experience of managing an operators licence.
• Ideally some experience in the construction materials sector.
• Working knowledge of health and safety legislation relevant to the workplace.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook as a minimum.
• The ability to follow and provide clear instructions.
• Strong organisational skills.

Qualifications:

• Transport Manager CPC National Qualification.
• HGV class 1 & 2 preferred (demonstrates hands-on experience in the role you will be managing).

Desirable Criteria:

• Proactive in understanding wider business objectives and contributing ideas to increase efficiency and improve service.
• Contribute to long-term resource planning of the Transport Department regarding assets and people resource (recruitment).
• Seek to understand the financial performance of the operation and address inefficiencies impacting the department's P&L.
• Communicate confidently with a wide range of stakeholders and work effectively within a team and individually.
• Take the lead in resolving unforeseen problems ensuring appropriate resolution and utilizing learnings for future scenarios.

With an ambitious strategy, we are poised for further growth and success, so if you are committed, talented, and enthusiastic, the JRL Group is the right place for you.