Transport Manager

Logistics UK; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company based in Yate is seeking a Transport Manager to oversee the planning and execution of collection and delivery schedules. The ideal candidate will drive team motivation and ensure compliance with regulations. Responsibilities include recruitment, training, and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders. A logistics qualification and experience in management are preferred. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Life assurance

Pension

Exceptional fleet

Training and development opportunities

Full Uniform and PPE

Onsite Parking

Cycle to work scheme

Loyalty Awards

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Desirable logistics qualification.
• Working knowledge of the Highway Code and EU regulations.
• Experience in managing and developing a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute collection and delivery schedules.
• Lead recruitment and training of team members.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders to improve efficiency.
• Monitor driver hours and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Implement safe working practices and manage audits.

Skills

Logistics qualification

Commercial awareness

Analysing and solving logistic problems

Managing and developing a team of employees

Education

Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) or equivalent

Tools

Transport operation systems

Job description

Transport Manager (Yate)

David Hathaway are looking to recruit a Transport Manager to join their team at their site in Yate. The role of the Transport Manager will be to plan and execute collection and delivery schedules via the most cost efficient and cost-effective means, in line with the business objectives, customer service levels and current legislative requirements.

• motivation to your team to build an effective and engaged workforce resulting in improved productivity and sustained customer service levels
• Lead on the recruitment and training and development of your department to ensure you have the right people, in the right roles, at the right time
• Build, grow and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders within both the business and the Group to promote partnership working and improve operational efficiency
• Create, promote and implement clear communication channels with internal departments and external customers to improve KPI's and the profitability of the business
• Monitor all information to ensure it is up to date and held in a secure location in order to comply with GDPR legislation
• Lead on the effective management of driver hours by authorising driver timesheets on a weekly basis and auditing and updating hours against the relevant systems to guarantee they are compliant to all regulations
• Produce and audit relevant KPI's
• Lead on the implementation and management of safe working practices, general housekeeping and manage audits from both external and internal clients to ensure the Company is compliant

Monday - Friday 40 hours per week

Competitive salary

Benefits

• Life assurance
• Pension
• Exceptional fleet
• Opportunity for training and development (CPC training)
• Full Uniform and PPE
• Onsite Parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Loyalty Awards (recognises employees with 5, 10, 20, 30 and 40 years' service)
• Employee benefits and discounts across a range of top brands

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Qualifications & Experience

• Logistics qualification would be desirable
• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) or equivalent
• Working knowledge of the Highway Code, EU tachograph requirements, Working Time Regulations, Road Transport Regulations
• Commercial awareness
• Working knowledge of transport operation systems
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• Health and Safety regulations
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• Analysing and solving logistic problems
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