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Transport Manager

Blue Arrow

United Kingdom

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GBP 39,000 - 44,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Transport Manager in Motherwell. This role involves managing a significant transport operation and leading the transport team. Candidates should have experience as a Transport Manager in a fast-paced environment and possess a national CPC licence. The company offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and various benefits including discounts and medical support.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Seasonal bonus scheme
25% discount on merchandise

Qualifications

  • Experienced Transport Manager or Site Manager in a large corporate logistics environment.
  • Proven ability to manage complex employment-related issues.
  • National CPC licence holder ensuring compliance with O'Licence requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a significant transport operation and lead the transport team.
  • Ensure compliance with legal and road transport regulations.
  • Report directly to the Regional Service Centre Manager.

Skills

People management
Knowledge of Road Transport Regulations
Cost management

Education

Good standard of education
Job description
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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