Transport Manager

AF Blakemore - Logistics; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Bedford is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee daily fleet operations while ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a CPC qualification and demonstrate strong leadership skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary along with an excellent benefits package, including generous leave, training opportunities, and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous staff discount in SPAR stores

Company Pension Scheme

Wellbeing support

Outstanding Training & Development

Early access to pay through 'EarlyPay'

Qualifications

• Experience of working with a mixed fleet essential.
• Previous line management experience preferred but not essential.
• Knowledge of driver CPC essential.

Responsibilities

• Delivering an effective daily operating plan.
• Ensuring download of tachograph information.
• Accident reduction through training and assessment.
• Liaising with internal departments and customers.

Skills

Transport Manager CPC (National / International)

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of tachograph regulations

Customer-focused

Ability to deal with conflict

Education

Basic education (numeracy and literacy)

Job description

Transport Manager

Salary : Competitive salary + Excellent benefits package

Location : Bedford Depot

Contract Type : Permanent

Hours : Full time

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.

You may have experience of the following : Transport Operations Manager, Logistics Manager, Fleet Manager, Distribution Manager, Transport Supervisor (Senior Level), Transport Compliance Manager, Transport Planning Manager, Depot Transport Manager, Logistics Operations Manager, Fleet Operations Manager, Transport Services Manager, Assistant Logistics Manager, Deputy Logistics Manager, etc.