Transport Manager

1 month ago


Knutsford, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Speedy Freight Full time

Job Title: Branch Manager

We are a leading logistics company providing dedicated, same-day transport solutions to local businesses. As a Branch Manager, you will play a key role in developing effective transport plans and controlling resources to meet customer and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the sourcing and booking of vehicles in line with company procedures.
  • Develop and control resources (vehicles, drivers) ensuring all legal constraints are adhered to.
  • Negotiate prices with subcontract drivers.
  • Build a reference portfolio of vehicles and drivers.
  • Produce effective transport plans guided by the operating model.
  • Manage drivers through on-going communication and analysis.
  • Ensure internal tracking system housekeeping is completed to the required standards.
  • Understand and achieve specific targets regarding required margin, costs per mile, and utilisation.
  • Set and manage BDM targets in line with company objectives.
  • Review allocated customers to ensure work is planned to time and correct equipment is efficiently utilised.
  • Communicate with customer services and drivers to ensure customer KPI targets are achieved and maintained.

Requirements:

  • Full Driving License.
  • IT Literate including Microsoft, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Written, oral English, and Mathematics to GCSE standard.

Desirable:

  • Awareness of Legislation.
  • Excel / PowerPoint presentation skills.

Experience:

  • Significant experience (minimum of 3 years) with the transport sector within the UK, and business development skills within this market.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the budgeting process and delivery of service levels to budget, including cash collection and cost controls.
  • Management of a team, motivation, and objective setting.
  • Awareness of the UK van market.

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