Transport Manager

3 days ago

North East, United Kingdom Selwood Limited Full time

Our Business

Here at Workdry we can offer real career opportunities and the ability to develop in your role. This isn’t just something we say, many of our Directors have been promoted internally, career development is something we truly value.

We also understand balancing work and life commitments is important, that’s why we’ve designed our benefits package to support you in all areas of life. Amongst our other benefits we also offer a great discount platform which gives you money off or cashback for supermarkets, high street shops, days out, holidays, and many more, giving you a little extra to spend on yourself. Likewise, our bonus is based on company performance, and we pay this quarterly because we don’t want to wait 12 months to reward you for the work you’re doing right now.

About the Role

The Workdry Group has seen enormous growth over recent years. Due to this we’re pleased to be adding an additional Transport Manager into our friendly Transport team, to help support in the North.

This role can be home based with travel into branches 2/3 days a week, or if you prefer being in the office, we have branches throughout the North of the UK.

This is an exciting time to join us as we focus on ensuring we have the very best processes and service delivery for our workforce.

This role would be perfect for an experienced Transport Manager, or for someone who has worked in a Transport role in a similar industry. If you’re looking to move into a new role this would be an ideal opportunity to develop further into the world of Transport within a global business.

As Transport Manager, you’ll get to:

* Be responsible for providing a consultative and supporting service for the Transport & Vehicle Fleet Operation.

* Support the Transport & Vehicle Fleet Operation with regional coverage.

* Focus on legal compliance, fleet maintenance procedures, cost efficiency and overall best practice.

* Be responsible for Operator Licencing and FORS.

* Assist the Head of Transport to ensure our Operators Licence undertakings are upheld to include the continuous and effective control of vehicle operations.

* Support the Transport Administration Function to ensure all relevant fleet administration, system updates and reporting is carried out and completed.

* Support, coach, and mentor the Transport Administration Team and any other branch/operational staff, including drivers.

* Ensure tachograph rules and drivers hours are complied with at branch level and manage infringement reports and provide coaching and instruction where required.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is ready for a challenge and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, an individual who can see the benefit of putting time into improvement projects as well as the day-to-day Transport activity.

The personal behaviours, skills & experience you will display:

* Proven history of managing a mixed fleet of cars, vans and large goods vehicles, including working knowledge of preventative maintenance systems.

* Working knowledge and experience of managing Operators Licencing.

* Comprehensive knowledge and experience of Road Transport Law.

* Understanding of creating and managing vehicle operating budgets.

* Holder of a Transport Managers National CPC qualification in Road Transport Operations (or working towards).

* Working knowledge and experience of Lorry mounted crane operations.

* Experience of working with supervisory responsibility.

* Experience in multi-site operations.

* Proficient in Microsoft 365 programmes to include Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, online portals, databases and fleet management systems.

* Holder of a full UK category B Driving Licence.

* Understanding and experience of FORS and other accreditation systems.

* Experience in auditing transport systems and procedures.

* Ability to communicate at all levels, and work as a confident negotiator.

* Ability to multitask and prioritise within a busy department with changing priorities.

* Excellent decision-making skills.

Please note, you will need to have the ability and flexibility to travel regularly to our Branch network as required, and to attend Head Office (in Chandlers Ford) for Transport Meetings when needed.

What We Can Offer You

Competitive salary

Company car (for essential users)

Eligible for company bonus scheme (annual and quarterly payments)

Medicash Scheme – medical expenses scheme (access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships)

Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary

25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service

3x your annual salary life insurance (DIS)

Support for development and training

Employee assistance programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health first aiders

Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more)

Employee referral scheme

Hybrid working (i.e., working from home and in the office) pattern.

This role is not open to Agencies - Please no calls or emails - Thank you.

EDI Statement

Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We value transparency, respecting others and understanding differences. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

As part of your recruitment journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments

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