Transport Manager: Build a New Department & Drive Growth

Ten Human Resources; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ten Human Resources presents an exceptional opportunity to lead the creation of a Transport Department for a leading manufacturer of windows, doors and glazing products in the UK. Reporting to senior management, the Transport Manager will shape strategy and build a high-performing team.

You will extend a small fleet, develop structures, policies and processes, and ensure compliance with transport legislation.

Qualifications

• Qualified Transport Manager CPC certificate.
• Experience in transport, logistics or fleet management.
• Experience in commercial transport.
• Knowledge of transport compliance and regulations.
• Leadership and organisational skills.
• Strategic yet hands-on approach.
• Experience managing change and process improvement.
• Ambition to build and lead a department.

Responsibilities

• Develop transport strategy and structure for new department.
• Lead fleet operations, compliance and legislation.
• Plan future fleet requirements and procurement.
• Design organisational structures, policies and procedures.
• Recruit and develop transport staff as the team grows.
• Drive efficiency, service levels, utilisation and cost control.
• Manage transport budgets and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with Operator Licence and drivers' hours rules.
• Collaborate with production, logistics and customer service.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Organisational skills

Strategic thinking

Change management

Transport compliance

Education

CPC qualification

Job description

Ten Human Resources presents an exceptional opportunity to lead the creation of a Transport Department for a leading manufacturer of windows, doors and glazing products in the UK. Reporting to senior management, the Transport Manager will shape strategy and build a high-performing team.

You will extend a small fleet, develop structures, policies and processes, and ensure compliance with transport legislation.