Transport Manager

Austin Fraser; Thornbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Thornbury is seeking a Transport Manager to oversee logistics and manage a dedicated team. Candidates should possess strong leadership and IT skills, alongside relevant experience in transport management. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible hours, and a friendly work environment.

Benefits

34 days holiday including bank holidays

Pension (Salary sacrifice)

Free parking

Bonus scheme

Healthcare scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in leading transport teams and drivers.
• Proven track record in budget management and transport logistics.
• IT literate with proficiency in ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Planning and strategizing logistics for three sites and a fleet of 12 vehicles.
• Managing transport co-ordinators and ensuring KPI compliance.
• Responsible for budget management of transport costs.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Budget management

Leadership

IT literacy

Communication

Education

CPC certificate in transport management

Experience in transport management or supervisory level

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft suite

Job description

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Transport Manager

Salary £50,000, Thornbury BS35, 34 days holiday incl bank hols, pension (Salary sacrifice), parking, bonus scheme, 38.5 hours a week, Current core hours 7am - 4pm Mon - Thursday and 7am-3pm Friday but flexible about start and finish times within core hours.

Friendly and successful manufacturing company in Thornbury are recruiting for a transport manager (new role) who would report to the Operations Director.

Responsibilities for the transport manager

Planning and strategizing all transport logistics for three sites and a fleet of 12 vehicles
Managing 2 established transport co-ordinators (one on site, the other at a different location) who react hour to hour to the transport plan

Also responsible for all drivers conduct, training, PDP, infringements and transport KPI's

Attend daily meetings and communicate changes and reset priorities with team
Liaise closely with the production planner

Responsible for the budget on all associated transport costs

IT literate and familiar with ERP type systems, Microsoft suite, able to utilise systems for planning and reporting

The ability to multi-task and be very responsive to customer demands is essential with lead times of 5 working days in a fast moving and quick turnround business environment

Occasional travel to other site in Somerset where the other transport co- ordinator is based, so a driving licence is required.

Key Skills required for the transport manager

CPC certificate in transport management preferred but not essential if candidates can demonstrate a suitable and relevant work history

Requires previous experience of working in transport management or at a supervisory level leading teams of transport co-ordiator's and drivers

Fast moving, volume production business, so the ability to multi-task and be very responsive to customer demands is essential

Responsible for strategizing all transport related work, forward planning and budgeting

IT literate and familiar with transport planning and ERP systems, producing reports and information for senior management team

Full driving licence required

This Thornbury based manufacturer offers the opportunity to work in a stable and friendly environment, the transport manager role offers a good benefits package and opportunity for some flexibility with working hours.

Benefits

Job title: transport manager

Salary:50,000 + bonus

Benefits: 34 days holiday, free parking, Bonus, Pension(Salary sacrifice), healthcare scheme, bonus

Hours: 38.5 hours a week, Current hours 7am - 4pm Mon - Thursday and 7am - 3pm Friday but flexible about start and finish times within core hours.

Location: Thornbury BS35

Duration: Permanent

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