Transport Manager - Nights

NXA Talent; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and transport company in Coventry is looking for an experienced operational transport manager to oversee a busy depot during night shifts. The role entails managing drivers, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations, and reporting incidents. Candidates must have experience in operational transport management, hold a transport management CPC, and have knowledge of transport compliance. A background in road haulage is preferred. This role is essential for maintaining operational standards and profitability.

Qualifications

• Background in operational transport management required.
• Transport management CPC is necessary for this role.
• Experience in commercial transport is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage safe and busy depot environment as senior escalation point on nights.
• Ensure best practices are followed for safety and efficiency.
• Report and investigate incidents proactively.

Skills

Operational transport management

Transport management CPC

Transport compliance knowledge

Understanding of operational profitability

Road haulage background

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage the running of a safe and busy depot environment as the senior escalation point on nights
• Ensure best in practice processes are followed across the operation with a focus on safety and efficiency
• Report and investigate incidents within the operation and find solutions proactively
• Manage drivers and depot function across a busy transport operation
• Oversee a national haulage network performance across nights

Skills Needed for the role :

• A background in operational transport management with a transport management CPC necessary
• Experience within commercial transport is advantageous
• Knowledge of transport compliance is essential
• An understanding of operational profitability would be an advantage
• A background in road haulage is preferred
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