Transport Manager

Best Food Logistics; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Hoddesdon is seeking a Transport Manager to lead its department. The role involves ensuring smooth operations, managing a team of 8, and compliance with transportation regulations. Candidates should have relevant management experience and a professional competence certificate. Offers include various employee discounts and a contributory pension.

Benefits

10% Tesco discount

20% discount on F&F Clothing

Health and Wellbeing support

Great holiday package - 29 days pro rata

Qualifications

• Previous experience of leading a team in a similar distribution and logistics environment.
• Strong grasp of both European and domestic tachograph legislation.
• Experience of performance evaluation, feedback and preparing development plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Transport Department ensuring smooth and efficient operation.
• Manage a team of 8 managers and transport colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements regarding transportation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Budget Management

Education

Certificate of professional competence in transport management

Job description

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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.

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

Main Responsibilities

• 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

• Certificate of professional competence in transport management
• 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

What's in it for you

• 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 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
• A great holiday package - 29 days pro rata