Transport Manager

My client, a leading 3pl is looking for a Transport Manager to join the business. You MUST hold a valid international CPC, have previously been an O Licence holder.

Lead on the full utilisation of IT systems and vehicles to ensure accurate and appropriate allocation of driver/vehicle/loads/trailers to improve both the efficiency of the department and the Group;
Provide leadership and motivation to your team to build an effective and engaged workforce resulting in improved productivity and sustained customer service levels;

Lead on the recruitment and training and development of your department to ensure you have the right people, in the right roles, at the right time;
Build, grow and maintain effective working relationships with key stake holders within both the business and the Group to promote partnership working and improve operational efficiency;
Create, promote and implement clear communication channels with internal departments and external customers to improve KPI’s and the profitability of the business;

Monitor all information to ensure it is up to date and held in a secure location in order to comply with GDPR legislation;
Lead on the effective management of driver hours by authorising driver timesheets on a weekly basis and auditing and updating hours against the relevant systems to guarantee they are compliant to all regulations;
Produce and audit relevant KPI’s for the department and evaluate trends to continually improve processes, procedures and profit margins; 
Lead on the implementation and management of safe working practices, general housekeeping and manage audits from both external and internal clients to ensure the Company is compliant