Operations Manager - Transport & Compliance (Chemical)

Unitruc LTD

Thurrock

On-site

GBP 37,000 - 42,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday including bank haolyds

Mon-Fri days, no weekends

Job summary

Unitruc LTD is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to run day-to-day transport operations at the West Thurrock site. You will ensure timely, safe chemical deliveries, supervise drivers and maintain fleet compliance.

The role covers planning daily work, reviewing routes for efficiency, supporting audits and KPI reporting, and deputising for Transport Managers when needed. Excellent knowledge of drivers' hours, WTD, tachographs and ADR is essential, plus IT proficiency with telematics and

Qualifications

Proven experience as Transport Supervisor or Assistant Transport Manager.
Strong people management skills.
Good working knowledge of drivers' hours, WTD, tachograph and O-licence compliance.
Organised, hands-on and able to make decisions under pressure.
Confident with IT systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Run day-to-day transport operations at the West Thurrock site and ensure safe, on-time deliveries.
Plan and allocate daily work to meet customer requirements and fleet utilisation.
Review routes and fuel efficiency to keep costs under control.
Support Transport Managers with audits, KPIs and continuous improvement; deputise when needed.
Supervise, support and manage drivers, including inductions and investigations as required.
Monitor driver and fleet performance using telematics and TMS systems such as Samsara and Qargo.
Ensure compliance with drivers' hours, WTD, tachograph rules and ADR for dangerous goods.