Transport Manager

Vicovanu; Grays; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Grays is seeking a Transport Manager to lead a team of approximately 70 drivers. This role demands management of operational processes ensuring safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will hold a CPC license and have a proven record in transport and logistics management. A focus on developing the driver workforce and maintaining strong customer relationships is crucial. Competitive salary and potential benefits included.

Qualifications

• Proven background in the Transport & Logistics sector.
• Experience managing a transport operation effectively.
• Skill in training and developing a workforce.

Responsibilities

• Provide management and leadership to a team of drivers.
• Manage driver training and competency.
• Build relationships with customers.
• Oversee SSHEQ performance and incident reporting.

Skills

Effective communication

Management and leadership skills

Customer relationship building

Adaptability in transport operations

Education

CPC Holder

Job description

Vicovanu LTD is looking for a Transport Manager to join our team in Grays.

The Transport Manager will lead a team of circa 70 drivers at our operating location, delivering safe, robust and effective systems and processes throughout, ensuring that operational controls are in place and managed effectively for safety, legal compliance, optimised customer service, cost effectiveness and resource productivity.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong management and leadership with effective coaching and mentoring to create a highly motivated and results focused workforce with a commitment to delivering service excellence for customers
• Effective management and development of the Driver Workforce to ensure that all drivers are fully trained, competent and are capable of carrying out their duties and responsibilities safely and effectively.
• Build strong customer relationships and introduce innovative solutions to demonstrate how we add value to customer operations
• Direct responsibility for SSHEQ performance, Incident Reporting and Incident Management for your depot.
• Help to reach our target to get DVSA Earned Recognition.

Required Experience

An effective communicator, capable of setting standards and delivering performance through others

• CPC Holder.
• Successful, proven background in the Transport & Logistics sector.

Extensive experience of managing a transport o...