Transportation Manager

ZipRecruiter; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent builders’ merchant is seeking a Transport Manager to oversee the transport department's operations. The role involves managing a team of drivers, ensuring compliance with regulations, and participating in strategic improvements. The ideal candidate will have proven fleet management experience and excellent customer service skills. Join a diverse team committed to creating a sense of belonging for all colleagues.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Discretionary bonus scheme

Staff discounts

Training and development opportunities

Holiday scheme rewarding length of service

Perkbox discounts

Contributory pension scheme

Financial planning support

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free parking

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Experience in the merchant industry is preferable.
• Proven fleet management experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the transport department.
• Ensure compliance with transport policies and procedures.
• Oversee health and safety for the fleet.

Skills

Customer Service

Fleet Management

Job description

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the transport department. Previous management of HGV vehicles is essential for this role.
2. Efficiently managing a team of drivers and vehicles to deliver building supplies, plumbing, and heating products.
3. Handling dispatching, routing, and tracking of delivery vehicles.
4. Ensuring compliance with all transport policies, legislations, and procedures related to tachographs.
5. Managing, monitoring, and developing the driver team.
6. Participating in strategic development and process improvements.
7. Ensuring all vehicles are well maintained and serviced.
8. Maintaining accurate administrative records.
9. Conducting staff appraisals and managing disciplinary issues.
10. Overseeing health and safety for the fleet.
11. Coordinating with yard operatives on product, quantity, location, and timing.
12. Collaborating with the warehouse and yard managers.
13. This role involves working every other Saturday morning.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in the merchant industry is preferable.
• Proven fleet management experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Successful track record in managing a transport function.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Benefits

We offer the UK's leading independent Builders Merchant a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary package.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Staff discounts.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Holiday scheme rewarding length of service.
• Perkbox discounts.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Financial planning support.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Free parking.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Employee discount.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Mental health support.

About MKM

MKM is the UK's leading independent builders’ merchant, established in 1995. With over 134 branches and 3100 employees, we value diversity and aim to create a sense of belonging for all colleagues. Join us on our journey!