Transport Manager

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Essex; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport recruitment firm is seeking a Transport Manager for a reputable company in Tilbury. The successful candidate will manage operations, ensure compliance with transportation regulations, and train a team of drivers. This role offers a negotiable salary of circa £50k and benefits including 28 days holiday and on-site parking.

Benefits

28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Management CPC is essential.
• Willingness to be hands-on in planning and driver management.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation, driver hours, and tachographs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the transport operation cost-effectively.
• Monitor operations to improve efficiency and reduce expenses.
• Ensure compliance with transportation laws and regulations.
• Manage and train a team of drivers and transport staff.

Skills

Management CPC

Driver Management

Knowledge of transport legislation

Ability to manage transport office personnel

Job description

Position: Transport Manager

Location: Tilbury

Salary: Circa 50k DOE

Bennett & Game are currently partnering with a leading transport firm based in the Tilbury area, actively seeking a proven Transport Manager to join their successful team.

Our client has over 50 years of heritage in successfully providing first-class transport services across the UK. This is a great opportunity to join a highly reputable company with a fantastic team.

Transport Manager Job Overview

• Cost-effective management of the transport operation, including the scheduling of vehicles and drivers to maintain the required level of customer service.
• Monitor the transport operation and make recommendations to improve efficiency and reduce expenses.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations governing transportation, including vehicle maintenance, driver training, and safety requirements.
• Manage and train a team of drivers and other transport staff, including performance management and career development.
• Support the GM in developing and implementing transportation policies and procedures to ensure compliance, consistency, and quality of service.
• Act as the nominated competent person for the operator's licence.

Transport Manager Job Requirements

• Management CPC - Essential
• Willingness to be hands on in Planning and Driver Management
• Ability to effectively manage drivers and transport office personnel
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation, driver hours, tachographs, and the Working Time Directive (WTD)
• Knowledge of FORS fleets is desirable

Transport Manager Salary & Benefits

• Negotiable salary: circa 50k DOE
• Monday - Friday role (office hours)
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• On-site parking