Transportation Coordinator

Sharpsmart UK is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead our Transport Team in Spennymoor. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective management of our transportation services.

• Operational Transport Compliance: Ensure all transportation operations are compliant with relevant regulations and company policies.
• Scheduling, Analysis, and Planning: Develop and implement efficient transportation schedules, analyze data to optimize routes and reduce costs, and plan for future transportation needs.
• Out of Hours Responses: Provide timely and effective responses to out-of-hours transportation-related issues.
• Incident Investigation and Disciplinary Processes: Investigate incidents and assist in disciplinary processes as needed.
• Accident and Incident Investigations: Conduct thorough investigations of accidents and incidents to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Driver Training and Auditing: Develop and implement driver training programs and conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Performance Management, Absence Management, KPI Setting, and 121s: Manage driver performance, investigate absences, set Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and conduct regular one-on-one meetings with drivers.
• Interviewing: Conduct interviews for transportation-related positions.
• Support to the National Transport Manager on Vehicle and Supplier Procurement and Supply: Assist the National Transport Manager in procuring and managing transportation-related services and supplies.
• Liaison with Internal Departments and External Third Parties: Communicate with internal departments and external third parties to ensure seamless transportation operations.
• Submit Transport Updates and Reports to Senior Management Team: Provide regular updates and reports to the Senior Management Team on transportation operations and performance.
• Transport Employee Recruitment & Development: Recruit and develop transportation employees to ensure a skilled and effective team.
• Health and Safety: Ensure transportation operations are conducted in a safe and healthy manner.

• CPC Qualification/ADR Knowledge: Possess a CPC qualification and/or ADR knowledge.
• Minimum 2 Years' Experience in a Similar Transport Management Role: Have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar transport management role with a strong understanding of transportation compliance.
• Experience of Vehicle Routing and Excellent Geographical Knowledge for the North East Region: Have experience of vehicle routing and excellent geographical knowledge for the North East region.
• Experience of Building Relations and Working with Drivers on a Daily Basis: Have experience of building relations and working with drivers on a daily basis.
• Strong Organisational Skills, with the Ability to Multitask and Prioritise: Possess strong organisational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise.
• People Management, Including Hiring, Performance Management, Absence Management, Disciplinary Actions: Have experience of people management, including hiring, performance management, absence management, and disciplinary actions.
• Excellent PC Skills, Including Microsoft Packages with Intermediate Excel Skills: Possess excellent PC skills, including Microsoft packages, with intermediate Excel skills.
• Full UK Driving License: Hold a full UK driving license.

• Competitive Salary and KPI Bonus: Receive a competitive salary and KPI bonus.
• Healthcare and Dental Care Options: Enjoy healthcare and dental care options.
• Caboodle Benefit Scheme: Participate in the Caboodle benefit scheme.
• Training and Development: Receive training and development opportunities.
• Company Events: Attend company events.