Transport Manager

Menzies Distribution has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Transport Manager to join our team supporting our Wakefield & Sheffield operations. Our team play a vital role in supporting our business to systematically plan, implement and control theefficient movement of goods (and storage) across the UK & Ireland. Working Monday to Friday with occasional weekends required this role is based on a 40 hour working week.

This appointment will see you joining our transport management team and working closely with our operational leadership, drivers and quality assurance team to ensure the smooth and efficient running of our busy Sheffield & Wakefield transport operations.

You will have oversight of a fleet of 35 in scope vehicles, trailers and 70+ out of scope vehicles, it will be your responsibility to ensure ‘our kit’ is compliant with legislation, vehicle maintenance schedules are regularly audited, and our drivers areexpertly managed.

You will provide ongoing support to the team championing a variety of continuous improvement initiatives ranging from operational compliance to standard operating procedures. You will manifest a culture of excellence resulting in your team achieving challengingefficiency targets and recognition for operational excellence.

And, let’s not forget, you’ll be joining one of the UK’s largest and most recognised distribution brands, where career, personal development and going the ‘extra mile’ is at the heart of our company ethos.

**WHAT YOU WILL DO**
- Assume full responsibility for managing end-to-end transport requirements for Sheffield & Wakefield
- Maximise the performance of the operation and act as a point of contact for our customerswhilst identifying potential opportunities
- Proactive management of health and safety ensuring employee wellbeing in accordance with Company guidelines.
- Manage and maintain the Transport Fleet ensuring that the all associated operations are compliant and meet legal requirements.
- Oversee and coordination the planning of routes and schedules, ensuring collections and deliveries reach their destinations safely, on time and in the most cost-effective manner.
- Ensure all drivers report and record vehicle defects.
- Work closely with stakeholders to drive forward continuous improvement initiatives and foster an environment of enhanced productivity.
- Continue to review proposed and forthcoming changes to legislation and best practice.
- Manage budget, KPI performance targets and identifying opportunities to deliver change initiatives to improve performance and maximize profitability
- Effectively manage time sensitive deliveries and collections of products meeting criticalschedules.
- Provide 24-hour incident support relating to operational system failure, investigate and address and communicate updates in order to deliver the required standards and minimise impact on MDL's reputation.

**WHAT YOU NEED**

- Proven Transport Manager with experience of managing people and Customers
- Hold a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
- Professional and efficient approach to challenging situations
- Experience of successful people management
- Detailed understanding of relevant legislation in transport and health & safety
- Ability to prioritise, manage a varied workload and support decisions making
- Confidence in your own convictions
**HOW WE WILL REWARD YOU**

In addition to a competitive remuneration package and company benefits, we provide ongoing development and learning programmes, services and support designed to help you manage and balance your work/life priorities.
- 31 Days Annual Leave (Plus 2 Fixed)
- Company Car Allowance (Cash4Cars)
- Pension Scheme
- Bonus
- Life Cover
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Eye Care
- Free Onsite Parking

**INCLUSION**

We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. It’s critical we have diverse talent, views and thinking if we are to deliver exceptional client value and solve the world’s important problems