Transport Manager - Dual Site

Loom Talent; Stanwell Moor; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Transport Manager to oversee operations across two sites, including people management and compliance. This position requires knowledge of transport compliance and previous experience in managing drivers. The role offers a competitive salary in the region of £40,000 plus a company vehicle and bonus.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Bonus

Responsibilities

• Ensure drivers perform duties safely and timely.
• Manage recruitment, training, and team schedules.
• Plan vehicles and routes effectively.
• Deliver high levels of customer service.
• Report incidents and vehicle defects accurately.
• Support management with improvements and efficiencies.

Skills

Knowledge of transport and vehicle compliance

Previous experience managing drivers

Ability to travel between locations

Positive approach to work

Job description

Overview

Loom Talent are delighted to be supporting the appointment of a Transport Manager - Dual Site. The role will be based in Heathrow with requirements to travel to 2 additional locations.

Our client is a well-known distributor of FMCG with a vast network across the UK. You will work a day shift, Monday to Friday, and will spread your time across the two sites.

As Transport Manager - Dual Site, you will be supporting the operational activities of a busy team with responsibilities across people management, compliance, and H&S.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all drivers are carrying out their duties in a safe and timely manner and in line with company policies
• Daily people management duties such as recruitment, training, rotas, holidays, and sickness
• Vehicle and route planning
• Ensuring that the team delivers the highest levels of customer service
• Correct reporting of incidents, accidents and vehicles defects
• Ongoing support to the senior management team with continuous improvement and operational efficiencies

Qualifications

Candidates wishing to be considered should meet the following requirements:

• Knowledge and understanding of transport and vehicle compliance - Essential
• Previous experience managing drivers - Essential
• Ability to travel between Heathrow and Essex locations - Essential
• A committed and positive approach to work - Essential

Upon your appointment to the role of Transport Manager - Dual Site, you will receive competitive salary in the region of £40,000 + Company Vehicle and Bonus.