Transport Manager

Driver Hire Borders; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm is seeking a Transport Manager to oversee its Transport Department in Hoddesdon. The successful candidate will ensure smooth operations across all contracts while adhering to service KPIs. Responsibilities include compliance management, team leadership, and budget adherence, with a focus on optimizing efficiency and maintaining high customer service standards.

Benefits

10% Tesco discount

Contributory Pension

1 year life assurance for all colleagues

Health and Wellbeing support

Exclusive deals and discounts website

Qualifications

• Current and valid O licence holder.
• Previous experience of leading a team in a similar distribution and logistics environment.
• Strong grasp of both European and domestic tachograph legislation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with legal requirements regarding transportation.
• Manage a team of 8 managers and transport colleagues.
• Monitor the out-of-hours process for transport operations.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Professional Logistics or Transport qualification

Job description

What's in it for you

The additional Benefits of being part of the BEST 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 atTesco Café
• 10% Booker discount
• 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

About the role

We are currently recruiting a Transport Manager to lead our Transport Department in Hoddesdon.

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

Working Hours:

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

We look forward to you joining the BESTteam!

You will be responsible for

• Adhere to and ensure that colleagues follow Health and Safety policy and procedures
• Comply with Ministry records, transport and health and safety legislation
• Effectively manage a team of 8 x managers and transport colleagues, ensuring they have the required skills and knowledge
• 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
• Be aware of food standards agency and carry out due diligence
• Be cost effective and constantly review systems and efficiency
• Be aware of warehouse structure and cultivate a daily interface

You will need

• Current and valid O licence holder
• Professional Logistics or Transport qualification
• Previous experience of leading a team in a similar distribution and logistics environment
• A strong grasp of both European and domestic tachograph legislation
• Excellent communication skills and be a keen problem solver
• Experience of performance evaluation, feedback and preparing development plans
• Experience of managing your own budget responsibilities