Overview
Transport Manager / Site Manager
Location - Motherwell
Salary - 39,998 - 43,409 DOE + excellent bonus and benefits
40 hour working week
Sunday - Thursday working week
8am - 430pm
Responsibilities
- Manage a significant transport operation within the Regional Service Centre and lead the transport team as a Transport Assistant Site Manager.
- Seek cost savings against budget where appropriate and manage yard activities to achieve high standards.
- Ensure the traffic operation runs smoothly, accurately and cost effectively 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; ensure compliance with legal regulations and Road Transport Regulations.
- Monitor KPI’s and drive performance by leading by example; directly manage a number of Team Managers who in turn manage large numbers of drivers.
- Report directly to the Regional Service Centre Manager and deputise as site manager when required; provide management support to the warehouse team.
- Develop positive relationships with other management team members, colleagues and the wider business.
About you / Qualifications
- Experienced Transport Manager or Site Manager within a large corporate distribution or logistics environment; able to manage a large operation in a fast-paced setting.
- Excellent people management skills with a proven ability to manage complex employment-related issues and challenging situations; capable of coaching and developing a team.
- Sound knowledge of Road Transport Regulations and a national CPC licence holder; ensuring that O'Licence requirements are adhered to.
- Strong experience in managing large Transport teams within retail and/or distribution environments; holds a good standard of education.
Benefits package
- A competitive salary with seasonal bonus scheme and contributory pension
- Executive Share Allocation
- Uniform clothing allowance of 450 per season alongside company issued uniform
- 25% discount on merchandise
- Up to 70% discount on products
- Sharesave Scheme
- Free onsite parking
- Access to medical support services including Digital GP appointments
- And much more
If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please submit your CV.
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