Transport Manager

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Responsible for overseeing the day to day scheduling and planning of the Transport operation, working closely with planning to ensure vehicle utilisation is maximised and service level agreements are adhered to
Working with Trade Unions and/or employee representatives and managing working relationships
Knowledge and understanding and practical implementation of all legislative requirements
Effectively manage the balance of service and cost, while maintaining legal compliance
To work effectively when dealing face to face with customers and as a team with other departments to achieve objectives
To work alongside the Compliance Manager to ensure fleet complies with all statutory regulations
Ensure that all jobs are carried out by the most cost effective and efficient means
Ensure key performance indicators relating to timeline and store deliveries are achieved
Provide direction and clear instructions to supporting team
Liaise with stores and field management teams on any delivery delays
Assist colleagues as and when required with transport transactional tasks
Manage and ensure all legislative requirements are complied with in relation to Health and Safety, Working Time Directive, Road Transport Regulations and Employment Law
Interface with distribution management colleagues on-site in order to maintain operational efficiencies

SalaryCompetitive

Hours37.50 hours per week

Contract TypePermanent

LocationAxis Business Park, Portal Way, off East Lancs Road, Gillmoss

Closing Date2022-08-19

Responsible for overseeing the day to day scheduling and planning of the Transport operation, working closely with planning to ensure vehicle utilisation is maximised and service level agreements are adhered to
Working with Trade Unions and/or employee representatives and managing working relationships
Knowledge and understanding and practical implementation of all legislative requirements
Effectively manage the balance of service and cost, while maintaining legal compliance
To work effectively when dealing face to face with customers and as a team with other departments to achieve objectives
To work alongside the Compliance Manager to ensure fleet complies with all statutory regulations
Ensure that all jobs are carried out by the most cost effective and efficient means
Ensure key performance indicators relating to timeline and store deliveries are achieved
Provide direction and clear instructions to supporting team
Liaise with stores and field management teams on any delivery delays
Assist colleagues as and when required with transport transactional tasks
Manage and ensure all legislative requirements are complied with in relation to Health and Safety, Working Time Directive, Road Transport Regulations and Employment Law
Interface with distribution management colleagues on-site in order to maintain operational efficiencies

Competitive salary
37.50 hours per week
5.6 weeks paid holiday per year including bank and public holiday allowance rising to 6.6 weeks upon 5 years' service
Contributable Company pension scheme
Onsite subsidised Health and Fitness Centre
Subsidised canteen
10% store discount
Access to social and sporting events

Good geographical knowledge and experience of Microlise Vehicle Tracking System is desirable
In depth knowledge and experience of Health and Safety including accident/incident reporting
Experience of effective resource planning and allocation
Knowledge and experience of recruitment, training and development of staff
Experience of peak planning and volume delivery
Holder of CPC National
Effective Contractor control; including permits to work, site inductions and service level agreements
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a logistics management role