Transport Manager

Maritime Transport; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company based in the UK is seeking a Transport Manager to oversee day-to-day operations at their East Midlands Gateway Depot. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in operations management and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include managing operations and ensuring driver compliance. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual salary review

Annual bonus

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Life assurance cover

Group personal pension

Employee assistance programme

Discounts on MSC cruises

Qualifications

• Clean, proactive management style focused on developing drivers to achieve success.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations with a hands-on approach.
• Oversee driver administration and compliance including vehicle inspections and driver recruitment.

Skills

Exceptional track record in operations management

Strong IT skills

Excellent communication abilities

Job description

Overview

Transport Manager – Maritime Transport

Location: Derby. Type: Permanent. Hours: Full-time. Posted: 16 hours ago.

Why work for Maritime Transport?

• Competitive salary
• Annual salary review (discretionary)
• Annual bonus (discretionary)
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays on top from day 1
• Life assurance cover x3 from day 1
• Maritime weekly lottery (chance to win one thousand pounds every week)
• Group personal pension
• Employee assistance programme
• Big discounts on MSC cruises for yourself, family and friends
• You\'ll be working for one of the market leaders

Responsibilities

• Based at our East Midlands Gateway Depot to help us develop our ambitious plans.
• Manage day-to-day operations with a hands-on, flexible approach and thorough knowledge of driving hours and regulations.
• Oversee driver administration and compliance including vehicle and trailer inspection and defect control, infringement control, and driver recruitment and induction.

Qualifications

• Exceptional track record in day-to-day operations management or equivalent in exceeding performance targets.
• Strong IT skills and excellent communication abilities.
• Clean, proactive management style with people management experience focused on developing drivers to achieve success.

About Maritime

Maritime is a family-owned UK-based transport company and since its inception in 2001 has grown to be a market-leader offering container transport and curtain-sided distribution services. With a network of over 40 depots spanning the UK, Maritime offers transport and logistics solutions to a large and growing customer base, and works with a high number of large blue chip businesses. Join a winning team.