Transport Section Manager

Resolute Recruitment; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Transport Shift Manager in Lutterworth. The successful candidate will manage driver and vehicle resources, ensuring service level compliance and adherence to transport regulations. With a pay rate of £32,000 – £35,000 based on experience, this permanent role offers immediate start with a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Significant knowledge and experience of tachograph/driving rules and regulations.
• Previous experience as a Transport Shift Manager.
• In-depth knowledge of the Road Transport Directive.

Responsibilities

• Manage and plan driver and vehicle resources to achieve delivery times.
• Ensure service levels are maintained in collaboration with other departments.
• Investigate incidents of fleet damage and escalate as necessary.
• Conduct driver briefings to maintain company standards.

Skills

Knowledge of tachograph/driving rules

Strong planning and organizing skills

Excellent negotiating skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

CPC National certification

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Transport Shift Manager (Lutterworth)
~ Permanent ~ 4 on 4 off ~ Immediate Start.

Transport Shift Manager Pay rate: £32,000 – £35,000 per year Depending on experience

Transport Shift Manager Job role:

• Resource Management: Effectively manage and plan driver and vehicle resources to achieve delivery/collection times and client SLAs.
• Service Level Maintenance: Ensure that service levels are achieved and maintained, in conjunction with other departments.
• Regulatory Compliance: Optimise resources and adhere to Working Time Directive (WTD) and drivers’ hours legislation.
• Legal Compliance: Ensure legal compliance regarding any defects, services, MOTs, etc.
• Incident Investigation: Investigate all incidents of fleet damage, Road Traffic Incidents (RTIs), and High Potential Near Misses (HPNMs), escalating to line managers for further support.
• Disciplinary Actions: Carry out disciplinary hearings, return to work meetings, and substance misuse procedures.
• Risk Assessments: Ensure any risk assessments at the depot are organised and carried out accordingly.
• Driver Briefings: Conduct pre-brief and debrief sessions with all drivers, ensuring company standards are maintained and adhered to.

What we are looking for in a Transport Shift Manager:

• Knowledge & Experience: Significant knowledge and experience of tachograph/driving rules and regulations.
• Qualifications: CPC National is desirable but not essential.
• Management Experience: Previous Transport Shift Manager Experience
• Skills: Strong planning and organising skills, high level of numeracy, and excellent negotiating skills with the ability to influence and steer.
• Efficiency Under Pressure: Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours.

Resolute Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.