Assistant Transport Manager

A market leader in Manufacturing and Packaging is seeking an Assistant Transport Manager to support the Group Transport Manager within this family run business, managing and operating a busy transport office.  Based at the Hereford site, you will be operating an in-house fleet of over 50 units supplemented by sub-contracted partners where required.  You will provide a robust service to the business, supporting the vision and values of the growing business while ensuring compliance with legislation and policies.  This role would suit a driven and motivated individual who is looking for a real long term career growth opportunity.

Benefits:

£35,00 to £40,000 plus employee benefits
Hours:

Monday to Friday 08.00 to 17.00
The Role of Assistant Transport Manager:

Management of driver’s hours and duties in line with regulatory compliance and HS&E requirements
Day-to-day recording of workload records to include deliveries, timesheets, expenses fuel records, bonus calculations
Organisation of workloads around the collection of raw materials and the delivery of produced goods plus the sourcing of back loads
Maintenance of driver personnel and training records including driver CPC, vocational licences, tachograph analysis and defect reports
Ensure all vehicles and trailers are maintained as per operator licensing legislation and manufacturer guidelines and that records are kept accordingly
Breakdown management
Management of fuel and lubricants.
Requirement / Qualifications for Assistant Transport Manager:

HGV licence
Experience of a busy transport office
Operator’s licence or willingness to study for this
Resilience and tenacity
Excellent IT skills
To find out more about the Assistant Transport Manager position please contact Louise Wilson at Wagstaff Recruitment & Careers Coaching (phone number removed). Or please upload your CV for consideration.

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