Transport Manager - Wigan (12 month FTC)

Arrow XL; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrow XL is seeking a Transport Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Wigan. This role involves overseeing transport operations, leading teams, ensuring compliance with regulations, and improving service delivery efficiencies. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of transport operations, and a national CPC.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Options

33 days annual leave

Comprehensive Pension Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Progression and Development Opportunities

Staff Discount at very.co.uk

Discounted Gym Membership

Long service awards

Departmental Incentives

Retail Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as a Transport Manager in a medium/large operation.
• Strong knowledge of transport regulations and compliance.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Leading transport and service delivery functions.
• Ensuring effective fleet utilization and cost control.
• Identifying and implementing operational efficiencies.

Skills

Fleet management

Operational excellence

Team leadership

Legal compliance

Decision making

Education

National CPC

Job description

Transport Manager - Wigan (12 month FTC)

ArrowXL are the UK’s leading provider of two-person home delivery who strive to make the world of delivery a better place, by building a business that supports the way we live today.Most of our work is taking responsibility for storing and delivering large, heavy, bulky items – the kind of work that typically needs two people to handle. Quite often these items need installing, which we do too.ArrowXL are excited to announce that we’re now recruiting for a Transport Manager (2 month FTC)for our Wigan Head Office.Leading your teams, you will hold overall responsibility for the smooth operation of our Transport and Service Delivery functions, ensuring our customers receive the best quality service.Interested in the opportunity of joining the UK’s largest multi-user, two-person, home delivery and warehouse specialist?Main ResponsibilitiesOn a day-to-day basis, this role is about leading on-site resources (colleagues, vehicles, and equipment) to ensure we have everything required in the right place at the right time to not only meet, but also flex, to our customers changing needs.Reporting into the site General Manager you will also be responsible for;Leading, guiding and motivating your team of skilled Shift Managers, First Line Managers and service delivery crewsEfficient fleet utilisation, resource planning and cost control (whilst always ensuring the operation is both effective and compliant)Take lead and be the site expert for legal compliance and safety, ensuring your sites consistently operate safely and legallyIdentify opportunities for improved efficiencies within the Transport function, recommending and implementing changes where needed and sharing best practice across our network of hubsThe resourcing, development and management of all colleagues within your teamMaking prompt decisions which protect customer service and our delivery schedule, as well as remaining commercially focusedThe Ideal CandidateWith the amount of applications expected for this position, we will only be able to proceed forward with candidates who match our essential requirements stated below:At least 3 years’ operating as a Transport Manager within a medium/large-scale transport operationDemonstrable experience improving transport operations and introducing operational excellenceStrong knowledge of Road Transport Regulations, Health & Safety, fleet compliance and working time directivesHold a national CPCDemonstrable commercial and financial acumenStrong people skills – able to influence, coach and developFull UK driving licenceIn addition to a competitive salary, you’ll receive many excellent additional benefits including:Hybrid Working Options –opportunity to work from both the office and from the comfort of your own homeAnnual Leave –33 days entitlement (including statutory bank holidays) which increases with serviceComprehensivePension Plan– with additional contributionsPrivate Medical InsuranceLife Insurance – Company funded 2x basic salary life cover from day oneEmployee Assistance Programme – Free 24/7 confidential wellbeing supportProgression and Development Opportunities –Department specific technical training and Internal Management Development AcademiesStaff Discount at very.co.uk (25% discount on designer branded clothing, footwear and home accessories with 15% off furniture, leisure and electrical items)Discounted Gym Membership – Up to 25% discount across 3700 nationally located gyms, health clubs, leisure Centres, bootcamps and fitness studiosCycle to work scheme – In partnership with Evans cycles the ArrowXL C2W scheme offers great benefits and discountsLong service awards – We go out of our way to recognise and reward our colleague commitment with our long service awards programmeEmployee of the month – Winners receive £25 voucher, certificate and Hall of fame recognitionCEO Award of the month– Winners receive £100 voucher, certificate and Hall of fame recognitionDepartmental Incentives – Year-round departmental competitions, seasonal incentives and fantastic giftsRetail Discounts – Huge discount savings in supermarkets (Asda, Tesco, Morrison’s and Sainsburys), Fashion discounts with (Adidas, Asos, H&M, Boohoo, JD and Matalan) and Technology discounts with (Apple, Argos, Currys/PC World and John Lewis), plus many more savings

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Contact: Danny Colbert
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