Transport Manager - Transport

Transport Manager - Transport - Job Summary

Excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading general haulage company.

Transport Manager - Transport - Role Responsibility

* Effectively organise and manage a team of planners, drivers and vehicles

* Be first point of contact for any problems that might arise - requiring expert communication skills

* Develop customer relationships, dealing with queries and complaints calmly and decisively

* Be aware of all transport legislation and procedures to ensure Company compliance

* Allocate and record resources and movements on the transport planning system Investigating and interviewing post incident and / or accident reports

* Possess knowledge and understanding of budgets and financial controls, legislation and relevant fleet controls

* Implement transport strategies

* Manage staffing levels effectively

* To adhere to the Company's agreed expenditure authorisation policy and process without exception.

* Ensure Rostas effectively resourced to minimise RDW and overtime payments

* Ensure cost effective planning maximising commercial return

* Support the Driver Trainer and Compliance / Health and Safety Manager

* Be safety conscious with a full knowledge of transport operations and vehicles

* To undertake appropriate training and personal development activities across the Company as required

* To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required, consistent with the nature and level of the post.

Transport Manager - Transport - The Ideal Candidate

* Strong leadership skills

* Previous experience managing a large transport team

* Ability to plan and organise self and a team to achieve maximum targets is essential

* A positive attitude with the ability to 'make things happen'

* Excellent communication skills are essential.

* Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team is essential.

* Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation

* Essential Qualifications: CPC / ISOH or NEBOSH

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