Transport Manager

Bartholomews Agri Food Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading agricultural haulage division as a Transport Manager, overseeing fleet operations and compliance. This full-time role is based at our Chichester office, where you will lead a dedicated team. Your expertise in transport management will drive operational efficiencies and ensure our legal obligations are fulfilled.

Qualifications

• Experienced Transport Manager with valid Certificate of Professional Competence.
• Demonstrated industry knowledge and organizational abilities.
• Competence in transport management software and information systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cost-efficient operation and legal compliance regarding the fleet.
• Manage fleet maintenance, inspections, and legal requirements.
• Drive team performance, training, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Transport management software

Industry knowledge

Education

Certificate of Professional Competence

Job description

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Transport Manager to join our haulage division, Churchill Freight Services Ltd.

This is a pivotal and leading position within the company which will report to the Managing Director. The role's purpose is to oversee the cost-efficient operation of the business, uphold operating licensing obligations, manage the fleet, ensure legal compliance including tachographs and drivers' hours, manage information systems, and lead the team. The role is full-time and based at our Chichester offices at Chichester Food Park.

Main Responsibilities Include

• Upholding our Operator's license and associated procedures, systems, and undertakings.
• Managing the fleet's maintenance, inspection, repair, and replacement.
• Ensuring compliance with legal requirements, regulations, and procedures.
• Route planning for efficiency.
• Managing the team, including training, CPC courses, performance, KPIs, and motivation.
• Managing systems related to operations software, tachograph downloads, and monitoring.
• Driving cost efficiencies within the transport management team.
• Managing accidents and incidents, investigations, and liaising with third parties as needed.

About You

You should be an experienced Transport Manager with a valid Certificate of Professional Competence and relevant industry experience. You must demonstrate industry knowledge, ability to maintain our Operator's License, problem-solving skills, organizational abilities, and competence in transport management software and information systems.

Additional Items

Travel may be required to other sites, attend company events, and investigations, which requires a valid driver's license.

About Us

Churchill Freight Services Ltd is part of the Bartholomews Group, serving as the haulage division within our agricultural supply and services business. Our main depot is located at Merston, Chichester, with additional bases at Eastleigh, Blandford, and Shoreham. Our fleet comprises over 50 vehicles, including vans, bulk artics, curtain-siders, trailers, and Rigid vehicles.

Our Agrifood division offers agricultural services and supplies to the farming community, with Churchill Freight as our transport link. Bartholomews markets grain, supplies seeds, fertilizers, crop protection, livestock, and game feeds, and provides on-farm advice, supported by ongoing research and crop trials.