Transport Manager

TN United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Transport Manager to join their winning team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a market leader in the transport sector. You will be responsible for overseeing driver administration, ensuring compliance with regulations, and conducting vehicle inspections. The company provides a supportive atmosphere with opportunities for career progression, generous holiday allowances, and various employee benefits. If you're passionate about operations management and developing teams, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Discretionary annual salary review

Discretionary annual bonus

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Life assurance cover at 3x salary

Weekly lottery with a chance to win £1,000

Employee assistance programme

Discounts on MSC cruises

Qualifications

• Exceptional track record in operations management or similar role.
• Hands-on, flexible, with thorough knowledge of driving regulations.

Responsibilities

• Driver administration and compliance management.
• Conduct vehicle and trailer inspections and defect control.
• Manage driver recruitment and induction processes.

Skills

Operations Management

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Knowledge of Driving Hours and Regulations

Job description

Join a winning team at Maritime Transport

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a market leader? Maritime Transport is one of the fastest-growing transport companies in the UK. We offer a dynamic working environment and opportunities for progression within the industry. We are seeking a Transport Manager based at our East Midlands Gateway Depot to help develop our ambitious plans.

Why work for Maritime Transport?

• Discretionary annual salary review
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays from day 1
• Life assurance cover at 3x salary from day 1
• Weekly lottery with a chance to win £1,000
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounts on MSC cruises for employees, family, and friends
• Be part of a market-leading company

The ideal candidate will demonstrate an exceptional track record in operations management or a similar role, exceeding performance targets. You should be hands-on, flexible, with thorough knowledge of driving hours and regulations, good IT skills, and excellent communication abilities. Responsibilities include driver administration and compliance, vehicle and trailer inspections, defect control, infringement management, and driver recruitment and induction.

If you are commercially astute, well-organized, and skilled in developing your team of drivers to achieve success, we would like to hear from you.