Transport Manager

Forward Assist Recruitment; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee operations in Hoddesdon. The ideal candidate will manage a team effectively, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintain operational efficiency across a large transport operation. This role offers a range of benefits including discounts and a contributory pension.

Benefits

10% Tesco discount

20% discount on F&F Clothing

Health and Wellbeing support

Great holiday package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing a transport operation.
• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team effectively.
• Strong understanding of transport legislation and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 8 managers and transport colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Monitor the vehicle maintenance operation for approximately 100 vehicles.
• Adhere to cost budgets and optimize routing efficiency.

Skills

Team management

Health and Safety compliance

Effective leadership

Budget management

Routing efficiency

Legal compliance

People management

Vehicle maintenance

Education

Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

Job description

Overview

Our client is currently recruiting a Transport Manager to lead their Transport Department in Hoddesdon.

The objective of the role is to ensure that their large, fast-moving Transport operation runs smoothly and efficiently, by achieving optimum service levels across all contracts whilst working to specific KPIs.

40 hours per week Monday - Friday however flexibility is required 24-hour operation

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage a team of 8 x managers and transport colleagues, ensuring they have the required skills and knowledge
• Adhere to and ensure that colleagues follow Health and Safety policy and procedures
• Comply with Ministry records, transport and health and safety legislation
• Provide guidance, leadership and motivation, promoting a positive and respectful working culture
• Ensure the department operates within the cost budgets laid out in the annual budget
• Ensure maximum routing efficiency, whilst encouraging fuel cost savings
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements with regards to transportation
• Monitor out of hours process
• Ensure timely completion of documentation in line with recognised time scales
• Ensure a consistent approach to people issues such as absence, grievance and disciplinary procedures
• Ensure all new colleagues receive a thorough induction/training
• Conduct regular 1-2-1 s with Managers and colleagues within the transport team, identifying career progression/development opportunities
• Optimise productivity and maintain customer service to our customers with flexibility, adapting to our customers needs
• Manage an efficient vehicle maintenance operation for approximately 100 vehicles
• O licence responsibility
• Be cost effective and constantly review systems and efficiency
• Be aware of warehouse structure and cultivate a daily interface

• Certificate of professional competence (CPC) in transport management

Benefits

The additional benefits of being part of the team!

• 10% Tesco discount, which increases to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks (all discounts apply to home delivery)
• 20% discount on F&F Clothing
• 10% discount at Tesco Caf a0
• 10% discount at Tesco Booker
• Pizza Hut Restaurants: 25% discount after 3pm, excludes buffet and deals
• 25% discount at selected Burger King restaurants
• Contributory Pension.
• 1 year life assurance for all colleagues; or 3 years if you join the pension scheme
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family & the opportunity to join a healthcare cash plan.
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including cinema vouchers & a cycle to work scheme
• A great holiday package 29 days pro rata

Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.