Transport Manager

Transport/Facility Manager

Droitwich

£30,000 - £40,000 D.O.E

Our client based in Droitwich is expanding their team due to an exciting relocation. They offer grab lorry and tipper lorry hire along with the recycling of inert construction waste which happens on site at their yard and plant facilities. They operate a variety of modern machines and equipment, which ensure they can offer customers the best recycled aggregate available.

Responsibilities

Managing the yard and the incoming/outgoing of material to process and finished product for sale.

Managing daily duties of drivers and yard staff

Working directly alongside the Managing director to ensure smooth running of the facility/recycling depot.

Route planning for 5 HGVs, these are expected to be single drops.

Load allocation and compliance checks

Taking responsibility for 5 drivers including briefing/de – briefings

General running of the recycling facility.

Managing the traffic desk and dealing with any escalated driver or transport issues.

Identifying and progressing opportunities to develop business with existing customers

Background

The ideal candidate will come from the skip hire/recycling industry or HGV logistics linked with construction industry.

Transport manager CPC licence is essential

WAMITAB qualification an advantage

Experience in routing vehicles

Management experience of a yard environment

Ability to quickly gain a good understanding of the customer base and market.

Ability to coach, train, develop and inspire your staff to promote a hardworking and positive team spirit.

An understanding of standard operating procedures and how to create, develop, record and manage their adherence.

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