Transport Manager

My client, a family owned fresh produce business based near Southport, are seeking an experienced Transport Manager to add to their team.

The Transport Manager will be responsible for managing a large team of drivers (c150) ensuring compliance and Health & Safety measures are maintained.

Managing daily transport activities you will be responsible for:
* Manage a team of both in-house and agency drivers
* Supervise the recording of the driver's hours
* Organising drivers shifts and rotas
* Ensure the vehicles are compliant and book in any services/mots when needed
* Assist in contract negotiations for new customers (third-party)
* Manage third party suppliers/ sub contractors
* Ensure Health & Safety regulations are adhered to
* Control and update transport budgets
* Writing reports on performance and targets for senior management

Key skills required for the role:
* CPC qualified (national or international)
* Previous experience managing a hands-on transport office
* Previous experience sourcing agency drivers
* Prior experience to vehicle compliance & maintenance

This is a very fast moving, hands-on role, as second nature, you need to maintain very high standards, enjoys instilling a sense of pride and professionalism within your team and have a real focus on overall performance & compliance.

This is an office based role where home working is not available, with core hours being Monday- Friday.

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