Assistant Transport Manager

3 weeks ago


Bellshill, United Kingdom Stobart Full time
Job Description

Due to continued growth, we are now seeking an Assistant Transport Manager to join our Transport team at our client’s site in Bellshill. 

As Assistant Transport Manager you will be responsible for the 24/7 Transport operations, managing the Transport Team and supporting the Transport Manager in ensuring that costs are controlled in line with budget / forecast expectations

Shifts – 4 on 4 off night shift 6pm to 6am.
Salary - up to £43,390
Location – Bellshill

 

Job responsibilities of Assistant Transport Manager include:

  • Manage the Depot Transport staff to execute Traffic plans to enable delivery of products to customers within agreed service levels
  • Reduce non contract maintenance and damage spends through the use of vehicle passports, daily confirmation of spend, in conjunction with other Culina depots
  • Ensure that all available fleet is on the road and declared to enable the Planning Team to plan the resource
  • Motivate and develop the team through engagement, training and personal development plans
  • Ensure all staff are fully trained and have the correct equipment
  • Ensure that the Transport team comply with all relevant statutes and regulations
  • Communicate with 3rd Party hauliers in regard to control of all reported defects on drop trailers left for pre loading
  • Check and approve maintenance cost reports and related invoices
  • Ensure annual MOTs and service intervals on all fleet equipment are carried out on time
  • Monitor, Audit and Control suppliers
  • Attend Monthly Customer review meetings in the absence of the Transport Manager
  • Supports communication throughout department including team briefings and publication of KPIs
  • Support implementation of service improvements in conjunction with customers and other areas of the business
  • Generate and implement ideas with regards to staff and operational changes, which will help drive continuous improvement
  • Ensure a secure and safe environment for staff, both in your department and across the wider business
  • Be responsible for the maintenance and fuel aspect of Transport Budget, to include various KPI’s and costs
  • Support the company in regard to reducing its carbon footprint, for example reducing road miles
  • Ability to deputise for the Transport Manager

Qualifications

To apply for the role of Assistant Transport Manager, you will possess the following skills, experiences and qualifications:

  • Personal motivation and confidence resulting in a positive impact
  • Genuine team player, a firm and confident manager who is skilled at setting clear objectives and motivating their team
  • Leadership and motivational qualities and proven experience of building a team
  • Commercially focused, consumer orientated and customer service driven
  • Problem solving in a pressurised environment
  • National and International CPC qualification – desirable
  • Good commercial knowledge of transport operations including experience of operating in a closed book, shared user environment
  • Previous supervisory experience within a FMCG environment


Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Stobart’s a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes 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 which include:

  • Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 20 days
  • Private Medical Cover– This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa
  • Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 3% employee and 5% employer
  • Life Assurance -  x 2 your annual salary
  • Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 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 recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam



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