Transport Manager

Travail Employment Group; Grantham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company based in Grantham is looking for a passionate Transport Manager to oversee their Transport division. You will manage operational performance and ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations. Candidates should have proven experience in logistics management, with strong Excel and MS Office skills. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary of approximately £55k.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing transport operations within a logistics or FMCG environment.
• Ability to lead and maintain compliance with regulations and safety standards.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage KPI's and operational costs aligned with budgets.
• Ensure timely delivery and manage customer expectations.
• Oversee recruitment and training of Transport department staff.
• Act as point of contact for Health and Safety and compliance.
• Monitor the traffic system and handle customer queries.

Skills

Proven experience in logistics and transport management

Intermediate Excel skills

MS Office skills

Inclusive leadership approach

Education

CPC qualification

Job description

Transport Manager

Grantham

Full-time

Permanent

c£55k

Our Grantham based client; an award-winning logistics company is looking for a passionate professional to head up their Transport division. If you are ready to provide leadership, focusing on the customer requirements and operational performance we want to hear from you. As the Transport Manager you will take full ownership of the busy pallet network.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage KPI's and operational costs in line with budgets and forecast
• Ensure the efficient and timely delivery of all customer orders and manage their expectations.
• Manage the staffing needs of the Transport department, including recruitment, annual leave, and training.
• Be first contact for Health and Safety, environment, and compliance, fostering an excellent safety culture within the department.
• Monitor and ensure orders are uploaded onto the in-house traffic system and deal with customer queries.
• Act as the nominated Transport Manager to ensure legal compliance for the operation.
• Maintain vehicle and drivers' legal compliance, ensuring that all vehicles and trailers are presented to perioding inspections and annual MOTs.
• Ensure that any Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive infringements are managed, and all colleagues are provided with the correct equipment and training to complete tasks.
• Provide reports and statistical analysis as and when required by the senior management team

To be considered for the role candidates must have proven experience in logistics and transport management within a fast-moving distribution or FMCG operation. Intermediate Excel, and MS Office skills are essential. CPC qualification advantageous but not essential.

If you are flexible and adaptable to changing business requirements and have an inclusive leadership approach and want to join a growing network operation - this role might be for you!

Transport Manager – Logistics Manager – Operations Manager

To apply for the Transport Manager role please email an up-to-date CV to us or call (phone number removed)