Transport Manager - Manchester, United Kingdom - EA FIRST LTD

EA FIRST LTD

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Manchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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 121s, coaching and appraisals.
Management of KPI's.
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.
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.