Transport Manager

Randstad Finance; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading logistics company in Dunstable is seeking a Transport Manager to ensure compliance with driving rules and manage the transport team. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years' experience in logistics, strong organizational and computer skills, and will be responsible for vehicle maintenance and efficient routing. This permanent position offers a salary of £35,000 - £40,000.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years' experience in a similar logistics role.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to follow and provide clear instructions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure drivers comply with rules and legislation.
• Maintain vehicles and inspect at appropriate times.
• Manage transport team workload efficiently.
• Plan and route drivers effectively.

Skills

Driving compliance knowledge

Organizational skills

Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Overview

Transport Manager

£35000 - £40000

Permanent

Dunstable

An interesting opportunity has arisen for a bright, organised and autonomous Transport Manager to join a market leading business in Bedfordshire. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all drivers comply with driver hours and driver rules and adhere to legislation including speed limits
• Ensuring that our vehicles are maintained properly, including the inspection of vehicles at the appropriate time and implementing actions to remedy any defects found
• Making and maintaining all necessary records to ensure adherence/compliance to legislative and environmental requirements including any third-party insurance claims
• Managing the transport team in the allocation and prioritising of workload to increase efficiency
• Effective and regular liaising with all other relevant departments to ensure efficiency across our business
• Planning and routing drivers

Qualifications

• Ideally at least 4 years' experience in a similar logistics role
• Working knowledge of drivers rules and legislation
• Strong computer skills - including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook as a minimum
• The ability to follow and provide clear instructions
• Strong organisational skills
• Ambitious, loyal and punctual nature

This is an excellent opportunity for a Transport Manager to join a marketing leading business on a permanent basis.

If you are interested in the role of Transport Manager please do not hesitate to apply today.

Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003