Transport Operations Manager

2 weeks ago

Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Stobart Full time
Job Title: Transport Operations Manager

Reporting to the General Manager, the Transport Operations Manager will oversee the day-to-day running of the transport operation to ensure all daily targets are met in a cost-effective, efficient, and safe manner. This role involves supporting team performance, encouraging continuous improvement, and leading best practice in safety.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Proactively contribute to long-term resource planning and lead short and medium-term provision of resources.
  • Collaborate with the Myworkforce team to ensure compliance with MWF tasks, including resource planning and cost-effective utilization of drivers and equipment.
  • Lead the way in safety best practices and ensure the team understands the importance of safety in the workplace.
  • Proactively seek to understand financial performance and address inefficiencies impacting the depot's P&L.
  • Actively promote and ensure compliance with transport policies, procedures, and legislation.
  • Develop the Transport team in increasing engagement, communication, and people development.
  • Manage and develop a team of Drivers, Shift Managers, and Front Desk personnel to deliver a high-quality service to customers.
  • Ensure adherence and compliance with Health & Safety, Employment legislation, and Company policy.
  • Lead and partner with the Health & Safety representative on local and site initiatives, including H&S induction and training.
  • Responsible for vehicle management, including liaison with CAM.
  • Responsible for creating, reporting, and analyzing departmental management information to improve business performance.
  • Ensure all vehicles are compliant with legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
  • Ensure all transport staff deliver the service appropriate to the changing needs of customers in line with relevant guidance and individual risk assessments.
  • Build constructive working relationships with supplementary business departments.
  • Foster a positive working relationship with external suppliers to maximize business benefit.

Requirements:

  • CPC National Qualification.
  • Experience in a Transport Management role is essential.
  • Ability to manage, motivate, and lead a large team.
  • Experience in managing large fleets of HGVs.
  • Demonstrable experience of successful resource management and cost control.
  • Excellent organization and communication skills.
  • Proven track record of working to clearly defined service delivery KPIs.
  • Excellent understanding of Health and Safety processes.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment.
  • Ability to maintain the very highest levels of attention to detail even when under pressure.
  • IT Literate, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Additional Information:

As part of our drive to make Stobart a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organization where we are committed to employee development and recognizing success for hardworking performers. Our dedicated learning and development programs are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives. Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits, including:

  • Annual Leave – Holiday entitlement of 20 days plus the normal bank holidays.
  • Pension scheme – 5% employee and 3% employer.
  • Life Assurance – x2 your annual salary.
  • Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme, we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counseling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
  • Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
  • Reward & Recognition – We recognize that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition, and long service awards.
  • Everyday discounts – Via our benefit platform, you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings.

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