Transport Manager

Kinaxia Logistics Limited; Yate; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension

Full Uniform and PPE

Onsite Parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Loyalty Awards

Employee benefits and discounts

Job summary

Kinaxia Logistics Limited is seeking a Transport Manager for its Yate site. The successful candidate will manage transportation logistics, ensuring timely and cost-effective deliveries while leading a productive team. Responsibilities include overseeing compliance with regulations and optimizing operational efficiency.

Ideal candidates will have a logistics qualification and relevant transport management experience. The role offers competitive pay and several benefits, including life assurance and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Logistics qualification would be desirable.
• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) or equivalent.
• Relevant transport management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the transportation of goods for timely delivery.
• Oversee the recruitment and training of your team.
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements.

Skills

Logistics knowledge

Geography

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving skills

Team management

Education

Logistics qualification

Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

Tools

Transport operation systems

Job description

Kinaxia Bristol are looking for a Transport Manager to join our team at our site in Yate. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing the transportation of goods to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery schedules. The Transport Manager will play a crucial role in optimising routes, maintaining high customer service standards, and ensuring compliance with current legislative requirements.

Working Schedule and Compensation

• Monday - Friday
• 40 hours per week
• Competitive salary

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension
• Full Uniform and PPE
• Onsite Parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Loyalty Awards (recognises employees with 5, 10, 15, 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 stakeholders 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.