Transport Manager

Stobart have a fantastic opportunity for a Transport Manager to come and look after our site at Appleton ThornAs Transport Manager you will be working closely with the senior management team and will be responsible for managing the execution direction and coordination of all transport matters within your site. This includes managing budgets organising transport plans ensuring that vehicles are safe and meet legal requirements and making sure that drivers and staff are aware of their duties.Main Responsibilities & Objectives: Managing the full depot P&L budget supporting financial year on year growth improvements within the depot and operationEnsuring the transport team contribute to the long term resource planning of the siteLeading and motivating staff through positive employee engagementDrive a high performance culture by effective communicationCapture training needs of employees and ensuring solutions are in placeSet agreed and clear objectives with all operational staff regularly monitoring performanceResponsible for ensuring that their Transport team collaboratively engages and works with our My Workforce team to ensure compliance of all MWF tasks including resource planning and cost-effective utilisation of all drivers and equipmentHas overall responsibility to ensure all vehicles and trailers are compliant with legal regulatory and contractual requirements and where necessary identifying issues and ensuring resolution has been put in placeSeeks to understand the wider business objectives and in line with this looks for ways in which to reduce cost and improve serviceBuild constructive working relationships with supplementary business departments such as MWF Fleet HR Planning and Finance which are based on mutual trust and respectManages the operations for current and future demandsFoster a positive working relationship with external suppliers to maximise business benefit in particular with agency staff supply companies where frequent contact is needed and periodic and continual reviews are essentialQualifications : As the successful candidate for the Transport Manager you will have proven track record in a similar role within the transport and logistic industry and hold / or be willing towards a Transport Manager CPC National / International Qualification.You will have an excellent working knowledge of EU driver hours and WTD Legislation as well as excellent working knowledge of Tachograph legislation.You will be able to demonstrate experience of successful resource management and have experience of looking after multiple sites.Additional Information : As part of our drive to make Stobart a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.Our People are the driving force behind our success which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:Annual Leave Holiday entitlement of 20 days plus 8 bank holidays.Pension scheme we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a contribution of 5% employee and 3% employerLife Assurance -  x 2 your annual salary Wellness Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days 365 days a yearEye Care Vouchers We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glassesReward & Recognition We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year special recognition and long service awards.Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savingsIf you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeamRemote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Endpoint Security,Fitness,Accomodation,ABAP,Import & Export,Data Analysis Experience: years Vacancy: 1