Transport Operations Manager

5 days ago

Purfleet, Thurrock, United Kingdom KELLY PARRISH RECRUITMENT LIMITED Full time
Job Description

**Job Title:** Assistant Transport Manager

**Job Type:** Full-time

**Company:** Kelly Parrish Recruitment Limited

**Location:** Remote (with occasional travel)

**Job Summary:** We are seeking an experienced Assistant Transport Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and supervising our driver workforce, ensuring efficient and safe transportation operations.

**Key Responsibilities:**

  • Assist in executing the daily plan for all deliveries and collections, ensuring timely and efficient transportation of goods.
  • Manage an efficient and robust driver roster, optimizing area utilization and reducing costs.
  • Monitor driver hours, vehicle cleanliness, and perform vehicle checks to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Ensure all related transportation documents are properly completed and maintained.
  • Investigate and resolve any safety-related incidents or audits.
  • Liaise with driver training providers to ensure drivers are up-to-date with training and monitoring behavior improvements.
  • Assist with investigations into non-compliance and provide support to the operations team.
  • Liaise with customers on specific region requirements, including driver inductions, delivery qualifications, and vehicle numbers.
  • Provide holiday cover for multiple depots, requiring the ability to travel independently.
  • Efficiently and accurately dispatch drivers with relevant paperwork.
  • Prepare letters, minutes, notes, and other clerical support to officers as needed.
  • Use initiative, tact, and diplomacy in responding to queries, escalating issues, and problems.
  • Order and monitor supplies of stationery and office requests for internal stakeholders.
  • Maintain efficient recording and filing systems.
  • Ensure drivers' paperwork is completed in full and record any feedback.
  • Answer phone calls, respond to inquiries, and take messages.
  • Run Tachograph and KPI reports, as well as perform other administrative tasks.
  • Use transport management software and data input.
  • Support other members of the transport team with tasks requiring completion.

**Requirements:**

  • Previous transport experience from within the fuel industry is essential.
  • A reliable and approachable team player with excellent communication skills at all levels.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills, both written and verbal.
  • Knowledge of WTD, Drivers Hours, Tachograph, and Transport legislation.
  • Ability to prioritize own workload and work as part of a team.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Conversant in IT skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and CRM systems.
  • CPC Qualification is preferred, along with experience working as a driver.

**What We Offer:**

  • A competitive salary of £32,000 - £38,000 per annum.
  • On-site car parking.
  • 20 days' holiday, rising with service.
  • Confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members.
  • Death in Service equal to three times your annual salary.
  • Private Medical Scheme.
  • Fuel card scheme offering savings on fuel.
  • Other benefits.

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