Transport Manager

JRL Group Ltd; Sheerness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Sheerness is seeking a Regional Transport Manager to lead the transport team and ensure fleet compliance. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in logistics and a CPC International qualification. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for progression within the business, working on exciting construction projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in a similar logistics role.
• Experience of FORS accreditation and audit processes.
• Experience managing HGV fleet and Construction Logistics.

Responsibilities

• Manage transport team allocation and workload.
• Liaise with departments to ensure project efficiency.
• Ensure vehicle fleet compliance and servicing.

Skills

Transport Management

Logistics Coordination

Health and Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Computer Skills

Education

Transport Manager CPC International Qualification

HGV Class 1 & 2

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Qargo

Job description

Location: Sheerness

JRL PAL is a part of the JRL Group which encompasses 14+ divisions delivering bespoke solutions for the most complex construction projects. The company is a specialist within the haulage and waste sectors, with a fleet of over 100 HGV vehicles and depots nationwide.

Due to continued growth we are looking for a Regional Transport Manager with haulage experience.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage the transport team in the allocation and prioritising of workload to increase efficiency
• Effective and regular liaising with all other relevant departments to ensure efficiency across our projects
• Ensure vehicle fleet is managed effectively i.e. vehicle compliance and vehicle servicing checks etc. and where necessary escalating any identified issues and recommending resolution at Director level
• Assist the admin team in order for them to maintain records and systems to ensure that the vehicle/s are not overloaded
• Ensuring that our vehicles are maintained properly, including the inspection of vehicles at the appropriate time and implementing actions to remedy any defects found
• Motivate the team to understand of all legislative requirements is communicated across the team
• Ensure that all authorised vehicles will be kept at the authorised operating centre(s) when not in use
• Notifying the relevant traffic commissioner of any changes to licence(s) or drivers etc. that are necessary
• Actively develop the Transport team in increasing engagement, communication and people development
• Manage and collate necessary information and documentation to apply for (and maintain) FORS accreditation
• Ensuring all drivers comply with driver hours and tachograph rules and adhere to legislation including speed limits

Experience / Knowledge

• At least two years’ experience in a similar logistics role
• Experience of FORS accreditation and going through this audit process
• Experience of managing HGV fleet
• Experience in Construction Logistics
• Experience working with Hiab and Artics with flatbeds
• Experience of managing an operators licence
• Ideally some experience in the construction materials sector
• Working knowledge of health and safety legislation relevant to the workplace
• Strong computer skills – including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and Qargo as a minimum
• The ability to follow and provide clear instructions
• Strong organisational skills

Qualifications

• Transport Manager CPC International Qualification
• HGV class 1 & 2 would be a preference (this demonstrates hands-on experience in the role you will be managing)

Desirable Criteria

• Be proactive in understanding the wider business objectives, and in line with this, look for and contribute ideas to increase efficiency and improve service
• Proactively contribute to the long-term resource planning of the Transport Department with regard to assets and people resource (recruitment)
• Proactively seek to understand the financial performance of the operation and take ownership for addressing inefficiencies which impact on the department's P&L
• Communicate with confidence to a wide range of stakeholders and be capable of working within a team as well as individually
• Take the lead in resolving unforeseen problems as they arise ensuring appropriate resolution of these to utilise the learning to plan for future similar scenarios

Benefits

• Competitive salary, with confidence of working for an established and growing company
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Opportunity for progression within the business
• An opportunity to work on some of the nation’s most exciting Construction projects

Apply

To apply for this position please submit an application via the advert along with a copy of your up to date CV