Transport Manager

Bhc ltd; Carnwath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transport Manager to oversee the efficient movement of materials and fabricated steel. This hands-on role involves managing a team of drivers and ensuring compliance with transport legislation. The ideal candidate will possess strong planning and organisational skills, with a background in transport management. If you are self-motivated and enjoy leading teams, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong communicator with a proactive and hands-on approach.
• Thorough understanding of legal compliance and transport regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Transport Department.
• Plan efficient delivery routes and oversee vehicle compliance.
• Handle customer complaints and maintain high satisfaction levels.

Skills

Transport Managers CPC

UK Class 1 CE Licence

Geographical knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organisational abilities

Job description

BHC is one of the UK’s leading Structural Steel Fabrication and Construction Companies supplying and erecting fabricated steel nationwide within the UK and Ireland.

We currently have a vacancy for a Transport Manager within our facility at Carnwath. This is a hands-on role supporting the compliant and efficient movement of materials and fabricated steel across our supply chain, from supplier to customer.

You will assist in leading a team of drivers, sub-contractors and yard operatives whilst overseeing vehicle compliance and maintenance, and ensure high standards of safety, customer service and operational efficiency.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the Transport Department
• Assist in leading and coaching drivers and sub-contractors
• Planning efficient delivery routes and identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Overseeing vehicle servicing, maintenance, and safety compliance
• Ensuring regulatory compliance with transport legislation and DVSA standards
• Working to and completing where required all transportation documentation.
• Supporting and delivering successful FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) audits, ensuring all processes, vehicles, and operations meet the required standards audits.
• Organising vehicle loading and steel lotting within Tekla models
• Arrange escorted loads where required
• Supporting Estimating and Construction departments with technical advice
• Managing documentation, training, customer queries, and department standards
• Manage the induction and ongoing training of new and existing staff, ensuring that all drivers and relevant personnel are trained in compliance, safety procedures, and operational best practices.
• Maintain accurate administrative records, including fuel logs, maintenance schedules, and any incident or accident reports. Ensure that records are up-to-date and in line with legal requirements.
• Handle any customer complaints or queries in a courteous and timely manner, working to resolve issues quickly and maintaining high customer satisfaction levels.
• Ensure the transport department maintains high standards of cleanliness, and organisation, in both the office and yard areas.

Skills and Experience

• A UK Class 1 CE Licence is desirable but not essential
• Transport Managers CPC
• Ability to work to strict deadlines,
• Good Geographical knowledge
• Confident, polite and a team-player,
• Flexible, Hardworking and Self-motivated.

The successful candidate will be a strong communicator at all levels, with a proactive, pragmatic, and hands on approach. Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to prioritise a varied and demanding workload.

We are looking for someone with outstanding planning and organisational abilities, and proven experience in a supervisory or managerial role. A background in transport management or a similar position is essential, along with a thorough understanding of legal compliance, drivers’ hours, and regulations.

We welcome applications from self-motivated individuals who can confidently lead and motivate a team.

If you have the necessary skills and experience and are interested in this position, please apply via the job enquiry form below.

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