Transport Manager

Talent Solutions Staffing UK; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company offers an exciting opportunity for a Transport Manager north of Nottingham. This role gives you autonomy over transport operations, driving performance and efficiency within a collaborative team environment. Applicants should have experience in fast-paced transport management and the ability to lead diverse teams effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in Transport Management within a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of time-critical service requirements.
• Experience in Construction, Waste Management or similar industries is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the transport department.
• Maintain positive customer relationships.
• Manage team performance and productivity.
• Plan workloads and operations desk management.

Skills

Transport Management

Relationship Management

Performance Improvement

Team Leadership

Adaptability

Job description

Transport Manager - Exciting Leadership Opportunity

Location: Located north of Nottingham, within a commutable distance of M1 motorway junctions 28 and 29.

Market-Leading Package including Bonus and Benefits

Are you an accomplished Transport Manager with a proven track record in a fast-paced environment? Are you ready for a strategic role that not only provides autonomy over transport operations but also plays a pivotal role in the profitability and functioning of a business?

Why Join This Business?

• Unique Opportunity for Autonomy and Growth: Thrive in an environment that values your expertise and offers full autonomy to innovate and lead new processes within a rapidly growing team.
• Contribute to Their Goals: You will enjoy the significant impact you can have on the success and growth of the organisation.
• Collaborative team environment: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.

Your Role: Transport Manager

In this dynamic role, you will oversee and manage the transport department for a fast-paced transport business. Your responsibilities include:

• Maintain positive relationships with both internal and external customers
• Reinforcing existing processes and improving overall performance while managing resources and maximising driver efficiency and productivity
• Must manage the team, stay closely involved with the transport operations, and always know what's happening in the business. Lead, motivate and develop direct reports, identifying training needs to maintain a flexible and multi-skilled workforce
• The role will be responsible for productivity of the drivers, planning of the workload, management of the operations desk and ensuring that internal and external stakeholders' expectations are met and exceeded

Experience Required:

• Experience of Transport Management in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
• Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of working within a time critical service
• Experience in Construction, Waste Management, or related industries, excelling in small business environments by adapting to diverse roles and responsibilities would be highly advantageous.
• Dynamic and results-oriented, with a strong desire and tenacity to drive performance.

If you resonate with this description, apply now! Our recruitment team will directly reach out to all successful applicants to discuss the next steps.