Transport Manager

2 weeks ago

Bristol, United Kingdom Reed Full time

Transport Manager

  • Annual Salary: £55k - £60k plus 4% bonus
  • Location: Portbury, Bristol
  • Job Type: Full-time

My client is seeking a highly experienced Transport Manager to join the team at their main distribution hub in Portbury. This senior role is pivotal in supporting theirambitious growth plans and requires a leader with the energy and track record to deliver first-class service. With a responsibility for a team of over 50, the Transport Manager will play a crucial role in managing and optimisingextensive distribution operations.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Ensure full implementation of safety, health, environment, quality, and compliance requirements.
  • Conduct vehicle and personal injury accident investigations.
  • Manage drivers’ tachograph records and infringements, and perform driver licensing and DCPC quarterly checks
  • Ensure compliance with legal and health and safety procedures, and improve the safety culture.
  • Benchmark depot performance, promote best practices, and drive continual improvements.
  • Develop links with manufacturers to ensure vehicle technology advancements are optimised.
  • Lead and motivate the team to exceed objectives and KPIs, and develop potential in line with business needs.
  • Analyse operational data to make adjustments and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Collaborate with the Distribution Team to manage breakdowns and delays efficiently.
  • Investigate and resolve customer queries/complaints professionally.
  • Conduct weekly meetings to discuss costs, team performance, service, and operations.
  • Review and maintain standard operating procedures.
  • Participate in on-call duties to handle out-of-hours calls.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Customer service experience from a 3PL or similar background.
  • Experience managing a driver workforce, including disciplinary and absence management.
  • Transport Manager’s Certificate of Professional Competence.
  • Full understanding of Working Time Directive, Drivers Hours, and Operators licensing compliance.
  • Experience with routing and tracking applications.
  • Desirable: Experience in a complex network operational environment and managing significant budgets.
  • Working knowledge of SAP or equivalent MRP systems is advantageous.

Personal Qualities:

  • Demonstrates high standards in housekeeping, quality, and health and safety.
  • Analytical and fact-based approach with a good understanding of performance statistics.
  • Persuasive communication skills with the ability to lead and influence.
  • Strategic focus within a pressurised environment.
  • Problem-solving skills and the ability to manage large complex projects.
  • Highly analytical and numerate with a willingness to source data for analysis.
  • Ability to present complex information clearly and simply.
  • Inspirational and engaging leadership skills.
  • Decisive thinker with responsibility for decisions and actions.
  • Promotes a culture of engagement and open suggestion.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary with a 4% bonus.
  • Comprehensive training program.
  • 33 days annual leave holiday entitlement.
  • Option to buy additional annual leave.
  • Retail discounts and free car parking.
  • Subsidised staff restaurant.
  • Free turkey or voucher at Christmas.
  • Private healthcare and more.

To apply for this Transport Manager position, please submit your CV today and one of the team at Reed Procurement & Supply Chain will be in touch.

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