Group Transport Managaer

**Group Transport Manager at James Wilby**

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Group Transport Manager to join our team at James Wilby, who will take the opportunity to pursue their career with us for the long haul and support us in shaping the next 125 years of James Wilby.

As Group Transport Manager, you will be responsible for motivating and developing our team across all businesses championing our core values of Teamwork, Inclusion, Excellence and Respect with overall responsibility for our Operators Licence and the duties which that carries both on-site and off-site.

This Senior Leadership Team role will be responsible for leading our operational teams whilst ensuring that our key stakeholders needs, particularly our key accounts, are met and exceeded. Being able to lead by example whilst driving positive change, implementing cost efficiencies, and raising standards and expectations is key to success in this role.

This role is our designated on-site Operator'a License Group Transport Manager for our group of companies, responsible for the compliance of our fleet and drivers. You will work alongside our People Manager, Lead Driver, Transport Manager (Logistics) and our on-site Mechanics to ensure that we are leading the way for best practice in the transport and logistics sector and deliver comprehensive driver development and training.

They will be a fantastic and seasoned team player, recognised in the specialised haulage, distribution, warehousing, and logistics operations. They will be able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills and the ability to drive profitable results and sustainable growth. At James Wilby, we operate a high-performance culture where everyone has the opportunity to progress whilst maintain our strong family culture which are magnified through our core values.

We believe that our people are our most valuable asset - if you succeed, we succeed We’re looking for an experienced Group Transport Manager who shares this belief and can help us create a positive, productive, excellent, and inclusive work environment whilst demonstrating the following personal attributes:
**Personal Attributes**
- Leadership: Strong and proven leadership skills, including the ability to lead and motivate a team, delegate tasks effectively, and make decisions. Embedding a strong ethos of progression for all within the company. Always setting clear examples of professionalism and courtesy.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as you will be responsible for communicating with team members, other departments, and external stakeholders. The ability to provide detailed reports on a monthly and annual basis for the Board of Directors.
- Interpersonal skills: Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to build relationships with team members, other departments, and other key stakeholders such as the RHA, Pallet Track, Local Hauliers, On-site Mechanics, Truck and Trailer Sales.
- Problem-solving: Strong problem-solving skills and be able to identify and address issues that may arise within our team to ensure a smooth operation and to plan for events such as retirement and growth. Proactive foresight to identify issues before they arise will be key to a successful operation. If issues arise, dealing with these immediately for a favourable outcome for all parties concerned.
- Time management: Strong time management skills and be able to prioritise tasks and manage your time effectively. The ability to balance tasks to ensure that urgent and important tasks are at the top of any to-do list. Being always as productive as possible.
- Organisational skills: Strong organisational skills and be able to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively. Able to prepare Board reports. Organising staff rotas and route planning for vehicles. Carefully planning holidays to avoid the use of agency drivers, and planning holidays for when vehicles are being inspected or going through their MOT.
- Decision-making: Ability to make decisions that are informed and rational, bringing a positive outcome for the parties concerned, this may be the team, the company, the customer, or another stakeholder. Strong decision-making skills are important in a 24/5 operation that is operating in a highly compliant sector.
- Adaptability: Able to adapt to changing circumstances and be able to lead our team through change and challenges. Operating with agility and being a key team player in a high-performance environment

**Salary Band: £37,000 - £42,000 per annum, depending upon experience profit related performance bonus, company benefits including increased holidays, worldwide travel insurance, annual employee event and a pathway to becoming a Director.**

**Qualifications**

**Essential**
- CPC International Transport Manager: at least 10 years of holding this qualification.
- Route planning and drivers’ records: at least 10 years’ experience in transport route planning is essential with