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Transport Manager – FORS experienced
Job summary
A leading logistics provider in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee a fleet of vehicles and ensure operational efficiency. The ideal candidate should have previous experience in multi drop distribution, strong communication skills, and a focus on compliance. This role offers a competitive salary around £40,000 plus benefits and prospects for advancement.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven experience in multi drop distribution is essential.
- Experience in compliance and FORS is mandatory.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
Responsibilities
- Manage a fleet of vehicles, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Communicate with stakeholders for smooth business operations.
- Monitor vehicle defects and driver infringements.
- Promote a positive HSE culture within the team.
Skills
Transport Managers, Transport Management & related
c£40k + Benefits + Prospects + Annual Bonus
Our client is a multi-site distribution company [technical products]. The product range is vast & supplied via multi-channel routes to both domestic & business2business sectors. This rapid growth has led to a variety of new roles including the need for an energetic & proven FORS experienced Transport Manager.
We are looking for someone who is driven, focused, customer orientated as well as commercially & industry aware. A good geographical knowledge is essential along with previous experience of multi drop distribution. Experience in compliance and FORS is mandatory.
You must have excellent communication and negotiating skills.
Strong character and be able to work independently and as a key part of the existing transport team. Attention to detail, with strong planning and organisational skills is a must along with excellent time and work management.
Managing a fleet of 7 HGV's vehicles and 3 LCV vehicles.
Communicate with a wide and diverse group of stakeholders essential to the smooth running of the business.
A hands-on approach is a must to work alongside drivers.
Allocating work for the vehicles of varying size as well as a small fleet of company cars.
Briefing and de-briefing of drivers
Assisting with the raising purchase orders
Record keeping and occasional assistance in disciplinary procedures.
Promoting positive HSE culture
Managing investigations into any operational incidents
Seeking continuous improvements in all areas of performance including vehicle utilisation and running efficiencies, repair and maintenance spend, training and compliance.
Monitoring vehicle defect and driver infringements.
Keep a clean and well-maintained fleet and monitor driver standards.
Liaise with warehouse/production operations managers.
Oversee administrative responsibilities of the department, rotas, disciplinaries, holidays, absenteeism, recruitment etc
You will work closely with the Regional Manager to agree target customers and ensure service levels are being met by the internal team.
This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.
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