Transport Manager

Transport Manager required for an established family company based in Waltham Cross

We are looking for someone who can help the Branch Manager by managing the paperwork and procedures, providing guidance to the Office and Yard staff, whilst overseeing the scheduling and coordination of pickups and delivery of inventory from customer sites.

Your day to day

Approve transport related PO’s

To manage and supervise the Dispatcher with the day to day running of the transport. Takes personal ownership for overcoming issues and resolving problems

Ensures that any problems or issues and the status of ongoing projects or tasks are regularly communicated to their manager

Continually looks for opportunities to improve processes and procedures to benefit our customers and the company.

Supervision of Drivers

Generate work orders, damages, repairs and vehicle accidents per company policy

Must ensure vehicle roadworthiness is maintained via routine maintenance, vehicle checks & defect rectification (liaison with repair agents and drivers will be essential).

Must ensure adherence to driver’s hours and working time directive by effective route scheduling and driver management.

Must ensure adherence to all other applicable legislation including road traffic act and operator licensing regulations etc. Competencies and qualifications

Previous experience in a similar role (desirable)

Great communication skills

Full Driver Licence

Customer service focused

Bonus scheme / Performance related