Transport Manager in Skelmersdale

Location: Skelmersdale

Salary: £30,000 per year

Recruiter: Aspion

Job Hours: Full-time

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Transport Manager (Nights)

Skelmersdale

4 Days on 4 days off, 18:00 – 06 :00

We are looking for an experienced Transport Manager, to oversee the execution of the Transport Plan and to lead and motivate a small team. You will deliver General Haulage KPI’s to ensure customer requirements are exceeded and compliance requirements are adhered to.

Key Benefits:

£30,000 – £34,000 (Flexible depending on experience)

Onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Opportunity for progression, as the business is rapidly expanding

Key Responsibilities:

Execution of the Transport Plan through management of people, effective planning and allocation of resource to ensure delivery times are always met and 100% accuracy is achieved.

Ensuring operational service levels are met and exceeded through the achievement of operational KPI’s e.g., 100% on time deliveries

Managing various data streams to support the operation

Responsible for maintaining strong business relationships with external and internal stakeholders e.g., external customer, repair agents, Site Teams

Responsibility for holding an in-depth understanding of all commercial elements of each customer contract.

Have a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities applicable to your role and your teams

Raising competencies and performance in all areas of General Haulage activity so as to contribute to business efficiency and to gain a competitive advantage

Proactively manage attendance and absence levels within your team in adherence to company policy

Managing of all ER issues – disciplinary, grievances and absence

Act as a coach and mentor for your direct reports, engaging regular 1:1 support

Compliance with company and local statutory obligations regarding working time regulations (WTD) and operator licensing

Work collaboratively with all other shifts

Act as a key representative for the Company’s transport department

Support any company initiatives by promoting solutions and best practice through various forums

Support, assist and deputise for the Senior Operations Manager where required.

Operational continuous improvement

Support and implement company initiatives

Ensuring all transport operations, practices and procedures are managed in line with the Company’s Health & Safety Policy and other statutory requirements, including EU Driver’s Hours Regulations

Skills/Experience/Qualifications:

Currently operating at a similar level within Transport (Essential)

Strong experience in leading a team in a Transport Logistics Operations environment

Competent with Microsoft Excel & Word

Ability to produce data and information to identify opportunities and cost saving initiatives

Able to demonstrate strong leadership skills

Excellent influencing and interpersonal skills

Strong communication skills, both written and oral, at all levels

Commercial awareness

Good understanding of EU legislation

Be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of transport operations

Full UK driving licence

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and ever-changing environment

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