Transport Manager

Blakemore Trade Partners; Bedford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Transport Manager to oversee their logistics operations in Bedford. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to manage a diverse team while ensuring compliance with legal standards and company policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transport management and a commitment to delivering exceptional service. With a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including generous staff discounts and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for someone eager to make a significant impact in a fast-paced setting.

Benefits

Staff Discount

Company Pension Scheme

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Additional Holidays

Long Service Awards

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Cover

Employee Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Transport Manager CPC required for managing fleet and staff.
• Knowledge of tachograph and vehicle maintenance essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the transport fleet and staff.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and quality standards.
• Liaise with internal departments and customers regarding deliveries.

Skills

Transport Manager CPC (National/International)

Knowledge of tachograph regulations

Knowledge of vehicle maintenance schedules

Excellent communication skills

Customer focused

Line management experience

Ability to deal with conflict

Education

Basic education (numeracy and literacy)

Job description

Role overview

Transport Manager

Competitive salary + Excellent benefits package

We are seeking a full-time role.

This is an exciting opportunity within a Logistics Operation. A.F. Blakemore are recruiting at their purpose built multi temperature depot in Bedford. We are looking for an experienced Transport Manager who is motivated, friendly, hard-working and passionate. The ideal candidate has the drive and motivation to support and engage a diverse team. You will have overall responsibility of the management of the daily activity of the company’s fleet policy and associated transport staff in line with legal requirements, company policy and procedures, quality standards and within budget, whilst ensuring that an effective service is provided to the customer.

If you have the desire to manage, with drive and determination, then this could be the role for you.

Some Key Accountabilities

Delivering an effective daily operating plan

Ensuring the download of all company related tachograph information, to include tacho charts and digital cards

Accident reduction through continued training and assessment

Effective debrief of drivers to include effective use of Bluetree system, driver score cards and completion of tachograph infringements

Fuel usage reduction through SAFED training and continued assessment

Delivering the best service at the minimum cost by managing headcount, vehicle resource and best price purchasing

Liaising with support desk staff, internal departments and customers in relation to delivery constraints e.g. late deliveries

Effective control of contract maintenance work

Overseeing direct reports in relation to all aspects of performance and development in line with the leadership competencies

Active participation in development projects to improve customer service whilst working within budgeted costs

Key Knowledge, Skills, Experience And Qualifications

Transport Manager CPC (National/International)

Basic education (numeracy and literacy)

Knowledge of tachograph regulations and working time regulations essential

Knowledge of vehicle maintenance schedules essential

Experience Of Working With a Mixed Fleet Essential

Knowledge of driver CPC essential

Previous line management experience and basic knowledge of employment law/HR policy preferred but not essential

Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships

Customer focussed and understands the importance of this to the business

Challenges appropriately and identifies areas for improvement

Flexible approach to working hours

Ability to deal with conflict in an effective and professional manner

Demonstrates integrity, a strong work ethic and upholds the company values and principles

What's in it for you?

Excellent Benefits Package Including

Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements

Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture

Outstanding Training & Development

Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced convenience store

Generous staff discount in all our SPAR stores (excl. Alcohol & Cigarettes)

Proactive promotion of internal candidates

Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’

24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal

Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice

Company Pension Scheme

NEST pension scheme

Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme

Extra Holidays - Purchase Scheme

Cycle to work - Bicycle purchase scheme

Long Service Awards

Please Download The Job Description For More Information.

Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

Department

Logistics, Distribution & Warehouse

Contract type

Permanent

Hours

40

Salary

Competitive

Benefits

Staff Discount, Company Pension Scheme, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Additional Holidays, Long Service Awards, Cycle to Work Scheme, Life Cover, Employee Volunteering opportunities

Closing date for applications

25th May, 2025

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