Transport Manager

Kinaxia Logistics Limited; Telford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Telford is seeking a Transport Manager to lead operational efficiency and team development. The role involves planning delivery schedules and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should have managerial experience in logistics, a CPC qualification, and effective leadership skills. Key perks include competitive salary, life assurance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Life assurance

Pension

Onsite Parking

Cycle to work scheme

Loyalty Awards

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Logistics qualification would be desirable.
• Working knowledge of the Highway Code and transport regulations.
• Relevant transport management experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full utilization of IT systems and vehicles.
• Provide leadership to build an effective workforce.
• Monitor all information for GDPR compliance.

Skills

Logistics qualification

Commercial awareness

Analysing and solving logistic problems

Education

Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

Tools

Transport operation systems

Job description

David Hathaway are looking to recruit a Transport Manager to join their team at their site in Yate. The role of the Transport Manager will be to plan and execute collection and delivery schedules via the most cost efficient and cost-effective means, in line with the business objectives, customer service levels and current legislative requirements.

• Monday - Friday
• 40 hours per week
• Competitive salary
• Additional benefits:
• Life assurance
• Pension
• Exceptional fleet
• Opportunity for training and development (CPC training)
• Full Uniform and PPE
• Onsite Parking
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Loyalty Awards (recognises employees with 5, 10, 20, 30 and 40 years' service)
• Employee benefits and discounts across a range of top brands (including shopping, travel, motoring and days out)

About The Job

• Lead on the full utilisation of IT systems and vehicles to ensure accurate and appropriate allocation of driver/vehicle/loads/trailers to improve both the efficiency of the department and the Group;
• Provide leadership and motivation to your team to build an effective and engaged workforce resulting in improved productivity and sustained customer service levels;
• Lead on the recruitment and training and development of your department to ensure you have the right people, in the right roles, at the right time;
• Build, grow and maintain effective working relationships with key stake holders within both the business and the Group to promote partnership working and improve operational efficiency;
• Create, promote and implement clear communication channels with internal departments and external customers to improve KPI's and the profitability of the business;
• Monitor all information to ensure it is up to date and held in a secure location in order to comply with GDPR legislation;
• Lead on the effective management of driver hours by authorising driver timesheets on a weekly basis and auditing and updating hours against the relevant systems to guarantee they are compliant to all regulations;
• Produce and audit relevant KPI's for the department and evaluate trends to continually improve processes, procedures and profit margins;
• Lead on the implementation and management of safe working practices, general housekeeping and manage audits from both external and internal clients to ensure the Company is compliant.

Your Knowledge And Experience

• Logistics qualification would be desirable
• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) or equivalent
• Working knowledge of the Highway Code, EU tachograph requirements, Working Time Regulations, Road Transport Regulations
• Commercial awareness
• Working knowledge of transport operation systems
• Geography
• Health and Safety regulations
• Relevant transport management experience
• Managing and developing a team of employees
• Analysing and solving logistic problems
• Transport operation systems