Transport Manager

TN United Kingdom; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dynamic Transport Manager to lead their Haverhill branch. This role offers the opportunity to oversee transport and distribution operations, ensuring high standards of service and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HGV management and team leadership, with a focus on compliance and continuous improvement. Join a company that values innovation and offers a range of benefits, including a competitive salary and performance-related bonuses, while making a significant impact in the transport sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Perkbox discounts

Financial planning support

Holiday accrual based on service

Free parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing a fleet in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in effectively running a successful transport function.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the transport department.
• Lead a team of drivers and manage vehicle delivery.
• Ensure compliance with transport policies and regulations.

Skills

HGV management

team leadership

transport compliance

administrative record keeping

health and safety management

Job description

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Transport Manager - Haverhill Branch

Our Haverhill branch is seeking an energetic, innovative, and dynamic Transport Manager. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing a fleet in a fast-paced environment and experience in effectively running a successful transport function. The role involves overseeing transport and distribution operations while maintaining high standards of service, efficiency, and performance.

Key Responsibilities include:

1. Managing the day-to-day operations of the transport department, with previous experience in HGV management being essential.
2. Leading a team of drivers and managing vehicles to ensure the effective delivery of building supplies, plumbing, and heating products.
3. Overseeing dispatching, routing, and tracking of delivery vehicles.
4. Ensuring compliance with all transport policies, legislation, and procedures, including tachograph regulations.
5. Managing, monitoring, and developing the driver team.
6. Participating in strategic development and continuous improvement initiatives.
7. Ensuring all vehicles are properly maintained and serviced.
8. Maintaining accurate administrative records.
9. Conducting staff appraisals and managing disciplinary issues.
10. Overseeing health and safety matters related to the fleet.
11. Coordinating with yard operatives for correct product handling, quantities, locations, and timings.
12. Collaborating with the warehouse and yard managers.
13. Experience in the merchant industry is preferable.
14. This role requires working 1 in 2 Saturdays.

Benefits include: Competitive salary, performance-related bonus, contributory pension scheme, Perkbox discounts, financial planning support, holiday accrual based on service, free parking, cycle-to-work scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, mental health support, and employee assistance program.

MKM is the leading independent builders’ merchant in the UK, established in 1995.