Transport Manager

Speedy Hire; West of England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Life assurance

Pension Scheme

Canteen facilities

95% discount across the Speedy brand

Training, development and career 1999?

My Staff Shop discounts

Green Commute Initiative

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Speedy Hire in Bristol is seeking a Transport Manager to organise and coordinate all aspects of the transport function within the depot, supporting the Depot Manager.

You will oversee deliveries and collections, fuel scheduling, external haulage bookings and purchase orders, staff management and training, and ensure vehicle upkeep and safety compliance to sustain our growth and deliver first-class customer service.

Qualifications

• Previous managerial/supervisory experience.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proven ability to prioritise workload while working to strict deadlines.
• Full driving licence ideally with class 2 category and full CPC qualification.
• Excellent understanding and experience of managing health and safety practices in the workplace.
• Ability to support your business unit/team to deliver our ESG Strategy - Decade to Deliver.

Responsibilities

• Organise and coordinate all transport functions within the depot.
• Manage deliveries and collections and fuel scheduling.
• Book external haulage and handle purchase orders.
• Staff management and training.
• Maintain vehicle upkeep and safety compliance.

Skills

Managerial experience

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Prioritisation under deadlines

Driving licence & CPC

Health and safety knowledge

ESG strategy support

Job description

Speedy are the UK's leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services - everything for every job!

Job Title - Transport Manager

Location - Bristol

Working Hours - Mon - Fri, 07:30 - 17:00 - 42 hours per week

We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Manager to organise and coordinate all aspects of the transport function within the depot, providing key support to the Depot Manager.

This will involve a variety of tasks, focussing on delivery and collections, fuel scheduling, booking external haulage including purchase order arrangement, staff management and training, maintaining product knowledge and arranging for the upkeep of all vehicles.

You will be joining the team at an exciting time, helping to continue our growth and delivering first class customer service.

What You’ll Need

• Previous managerial/supervisory experience
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Proven ability to prioritise workload while working to strict deadlines
• Full driving licence ideally with class 2 category and full CPC qualification
• Excellent understanding and experience of managing health and safety practices in the workplace
• Ability to support your business unit/team to deliver our ESG Strategy - Decade to Deliver.

What We Offer

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Life assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Canteen facilities
• 95% discount across the Speedy brand
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression
• My Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping etc. across many suppliers
• Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling
• PAM - Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial management

Speedy operates an industry leading Work Life Balance initiative, demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours, supporting colleague wellbeing, and identifying more balanced work patterns for our colleagues which is a huge step in realising our ambition of putting our People First. Talk to us about a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements to suit your needs including flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term time hours and job share opportunities.

Speedy offer a Career Line of Sight which enables a detailed understanding of the route to progression and growth within the Speedy Group.

Please be aware that some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check. The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.