Transport Logistics Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise située à Normanton recherche un Manager en Logistique pour diriger l'équipe de transport d'un actif site de distribution. Le candidat adéquat aura une expérience en gestion de la logistique et de solides compétences en communication et en analyse. Ce poste implique la supervision des opérations de transport, la planification des routes, et le respect de la conformité réglementaire.

Qualifications

• Au moins 2 ans d'expérience dans un rôle similaire.
• Compréhension des exigences de conformité dans l'industrie du transport.
• Expérience souhaitée en restructuration de département, mais pas essentielle.

Responsibilities

• Surveiller le personnel de livraison, y compris le personnel à plein temps et temporaire.
• Coordonner la planification quotidienne des routes pour les livraisons.
• Assurer le respect des protocoles de santé et sécurité.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Analyse

Service à la clientèle

Solution de problèmes

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Our Normanton based client are looking to recruit a permanent Transport Logistics Manager to start asap. This is a great opportunity to join a friendly firm who we work with regularly and get very good feedback from candidates placed there. Previous experience in transport/logistics is essential.

Job Profile:

We are looking for an experienced Transport Manager to add value to an established operations team. This position will be working within the operations team and leading logistics team, also will be involved in all aspects of the transport administration processes and coordination of the day-to-day running of this busy national distribution site.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the supervision of all delivery staff, including full-time, casual and agency workers.
• Assist in the coordination of the day-to-day route planning for delivery, collection and exchange of all vehicles.
• Booking and hiring all hire cars ensuring the best commercial options.
• Ensure compliance with driver hours and downloading of tachographs on a weekly basis.
• Booking overnight accommodation where required.
• Manage, report and request payment of toll road, ULEZ and congestion charges.
• Maintain and ensure cleanliness of the office area.
• Ensure that the company’s health and safety policy and procedures are adhered to in relation to all depot operations.
• Cover for the Logistics Supervisor during periods of holiday.
• Liaise with the H&S Manager on all health and safety matters including depot checks, training, accident and incidents, equipment maintenance and new starter induction process.
• Follow company’s Employee handbook policies and procedures.
• Any other duties requested by your manager.
• Daily, weekly, monthly reporting requirements.
• Driver (internal & external) briefing /debriefing.
• Regular 121 with all team members.
• Build new reports based on driver activity, travel times, fuel usage, etc as per new requirements.
• Recruitment.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, analytical, organisational and customer service skills. You should be team player that can motivate and manage various individuals to work together to achieve the same goal.

• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Strong analytical skills
• An understanding of compliance within the transport industry
• Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure
• Demonstrable problem solving skills
• The ability to meet sometimes short deadlines and to be detail-oriented are also essential
• Experience in department restructure beneficial but not essential
• Experience in implementing tracking and TMS solution software beneficial but not essential

Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Due to the amount of response we receive, unfortunately we are not able to give feedback to individuals, if you have not heard back within 5 days please assume that you have not been successful for the role you have applied for. By applying to this advertisement, you are hereby giving consent for Jo Holdsworth Recruitment to hold your details for a 30 day period and contact you via any method of contact you have listed on your application.

(Jo Holdsworth Recruitment - Recruitment Agency)