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Assistant Transport Manager
Job summary
A leading kitchen retailer in Bristol is seeking an Assistant Transport Manager to supervise the transport depot. The successful candidate will assist in managing transport operations, ensure compliance with legal standards, and support driver recruitment and training. This full-time position requires strong management skills and a willingness to obtain necessary certifications. Join a dynamic team in a company recognized for its excellence.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Candidates must hold a Managers CPC or be willing to obtain one.
- HGV Class 1 experience is desirable but not essential.
- Strong management skills to train and motivate the team are necessary.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the smooth running of the transport function.
- Ensure compliance with legal vehicle maintenance requirements.
- Manage drivers' hours and working time regulations.
- Investigate incidents and assist with driver recruitment.
Skills
Education
About The Role: This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of an award-winning Transport team. We are recruiting an Assistant Transport Manager to join our depot in Bristol Avonmouth. You will be responsible for the supervision of the Transport Depot and covering the Transport Manager in their absence. The Assistant Transport Manager will work 40 hours per week over 5 days, Monday to Friday inclusive. During peak operational periods hours may vary to 40 hours a week over 5 days, Monday to Sunday. You will be given notice prior to peak periods.
- Assist our transport management team in the smooth running of the transport function
- Ensure all vehicles are maintained in line with legal requirements
- Assist Drivers with tasks in the Transport Yard when required
- Ensure Drivers are managed correctly to work within the driver's hours and working time regulations, using the company recognised processes to manage full compliance
- Thoroughly investigate any incidents, accidents and near misses when required
- Assist the training team with the addition of new drivers to the transport department
- Support the Transport Manager and training team with the recruitment of new drivers
- Be flexible to cover holidays etc
- Quarterly Bonus Schemes
- Applicants for this role who are offered employment will be subject to a basic criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
- In addition to any other duties, as a responsible person you must ensure that you have read, understood and adhere to policies and procedure relating to Health and Safety, and your responsibilities located in the Integrated Management System (IMS) Responsibilities document.
Wren Kitchens are not only passionate about kitchens, we are passionate about our people! We have achieved incredible milestones over the years; opening over 100 showrooms, launching in the USA, and winning multiple awards including the UK's Number 1 place to work. This is thanks to our team, the Wren family, who have inspired us to push limits and make a difference. With our exponential growth, we are looking for incredible individuals to join us and continue our success story!
- Managers CPC or willing to work towards
- HGV Class 1 experience is desirable but not essential
- Knowledge of Assimilated Driving Hours
- Management experience and the ability to train and motivate a team
- Great communication skills
- Microsoft Word and Excel experience
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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