Regional Transportation Manager

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Regional Transportation Manager, London (Kingsbury)

Client:

Prax

Location:

London (Kingsbury), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

5

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Axis Logistics is a member of the Prax Group, providing streamlined road tanker logistics operations and supplying premium fuel to our many customers across the UK.

Based at our Kingsbury site, with regular weekly travel to Thurrock, we are seeking an experienced Transport Manager, reporting to our Operations and Fleet Manager to ensure legal compliance and safety of all of our vehicles and drivers.

This is a full-time permanent position which offers an excellent salary, company car/car allowance, company benefits, and career progression opportunities.

• Ensuring legal compliance and safety of all drivers and vehicles
• Managing HR processes including sickness and absence, grievance and disciplinary procedures
• Conducting thorough and accurate incident investigations
• Liaison with unions
• Implementing measures to ensure that systems of work are being adhered to
• Conducting toolbox talks, training, and driver engagement at all locations
• Recruitment and selection of drivers and Traffic office team
• Managing the service, inspection, and repair of the fleet
• Driver performance management
• Managing the driver rota and holiday planning
• Managing the production/compilation of risk assessments for delivery sites
• Providing general leadership and direction to the transport team, feeding back performance
• Conducting monthly depot audits
• Leading by example and promoting a safe, compliant working environment
• Communicating effectively with other stakeholders
• Good geographical knowledge
• Continuous improvement: identify opportunities for process improvement and implement change to streamline the operation and apply corrective measures
• Management of all aspects of driver training, assessment, and qualification

Personal Specification

• In-depth experience in all aspects of road transport and, ideally, experience in fuel distribution
• Strong leadership skills
• National or International CPC
• Experienced with working in a highly unionized environment with strong administrative and communication skills