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Transport Manager

  • Location

    Manchester

  • Job Function:

    Logistics

  • Sector:

    Distribution & Logistics

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £38000.00 - £45000.00 per annum + + Benefits

  • Contact:

    Jake MacKinnon

  • Contact email:

    jake.mackinnon@ea-first.com

  • Job ref:

    BBBH1406_1675760896

  • Published:

    about 1 month ago

  • Expiry date:

    2023-05-08

The role of Transport Manager will be to oversee and manage daily operations within the transport department in a busy B2B distribution business.

The business are one of the country's leading third party logistics providers with multiple sites nationally.

My client are a leading 3PL business.

The key responsibilities for the role of Transport Manager based in Manchester will be:

  • Ensuring that all drivers and operators have the correct, up to date qualifications.
  • Keeping schedules and organising team members.
  • Making sure vehicles are properly maintained, arranging repairs and routine maintenance.
  • Liaising with workshops and manufacturers to maximise vehicle uptime.
  • Ensuring relevant legislation is followed by drivers and wider team. This includes but is not limited to all Tacho/hours legislation and other O licence related activities.
  • Management of the planning function to support the most efficient and effective routes.
  • Full HR responsibility for the transport team (closely supported by the HR department).
  • Development and training of office and delivery staff, including 1-2-1s, coaching and appraisals.
  • Management of KPI's.

The successful candidate for the role of Transport Manager based in Manchester will have:

  • CPC National or International (preferred).
  • Experience of running a transport operation.
  • Strong geographic understanding of the UK to support management of planning.
  • Customer centric approach.
  • Experience of operating an LCV and LGV fleet.
  • Knowledge of transport planning systems.
  • Competent use of MS Office Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Strong communication skills.

The successful candidate for the role of Transport Manager based in Manchester will receive:

  • A salary of up to £45,000 DOE.
  • Great progression opportunities.
  • 28 days holiday.
  • Free on site parking.

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.