Transport Manager

Polypipe Building Products are focused on delivering solutions to the residential sector. Polypipe Building Products works with national and local developers, plumbing and heating engineers, general builders and groundworkers to deliver above and below ground drainage systems, rainwater solutions as well as hot and cold plastic plumbing products.

Role: The Transport Manager is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and legally compliant operation of the company’s transport activities. This role safeguards the organisation’s operator licence, manages fleet performance, and leads the transport team to deliver reliable services that meet customer and business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

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Ensure full compliance with Operator Licence requirements and all relevant transport legislation, staying up to date with regulatory changes to maintain legal and operational integrity

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Lead departmental HSE compliance by upholding safety standards, maintaining accurate business records and procedures, and promoting a proactive safety culture through audits and participation in company safety meetings

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Oversee daily transport operations to ensure adherence to administrative policies, safety rules, union agreements and government regulations, directing activities related to vehicle despatching, routing and tracking

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Implement schedule and policy changes while managing and coordinating repair and maintenance activities for vehicles, equipment and facilities

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Partner with the Head of Distribution to identify and embed best-in-class transport management processes that enhance fleet efficiency

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Monitor and control departmental spending to ensure costs remain within approved budgets, while developing, tracking and managing KPIs that drive performance

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Plan, organise and manage the work of the team to meet organisational requirements, providing coaching, training and development to support continuous improvement, professional growth and high levels of colleague engagement

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Foster an engaged and informed workforce through regular team briefings, feedback and open communication

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Collaborate with managers and cross-functional teams to develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, goals and objectives

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Lead investigations to verify and resolve customer complaints, ensuring service quality and operational accountability

Skills & Experience

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National / International CPC Holder

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Transport/Logistics experience in a fast paced environment

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Experience leading a team

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Up to date knowledge of H&S regulations within a transport environment

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Self motivated and have the ability to make decisions on own initiative

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Reliable and trustworthy

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Excellent organisational skills

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Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels

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Fully aware of the company rules and procedures as laid down in the company employee handbook

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Strategically minded

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People management experience

Working Hours & Benefits:

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Monday - Friday 8:00am until 4:30pm

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25 days holiday entitlement

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Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 8%

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Life assurance

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Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay

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Save as you earn Sharesave Scheme

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Cycle to work scheme

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Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services.

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Staff discount on all Genuit Group products