Transport Manager

Are you a forward thinking Transport/Logistics professional who wants to play a pivotal role in shaping the success of a business?If you possess a CPC Managers Qualification, experience in round robin collections and can demonstrate an understanding of industry regulations and compliance we have an exciting opportunity for you!Position: Transport ManagerJob Type: PermanentLocation: Based in Luton but will be required to travel to second site in Milton KeynesHours: Working a 45 hour week, Monday – FridaySalary: £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experienceThe role: My client has a strong commitment to the growth and excellence of the business and reputation in the industry. This is not just a job, this is an opportunity to be an integral part of a business and its growing success.At the forefront of the operation driving efficiency, compliance and growth you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the transport and logistics division ensuring seamless round robin collections and managing a small but efficient team of dedicated professions and varied fleet.You will be nominated on the standard national operator licence which authorises 15 vehicles and 12 trailers across 2 sites and will have overall responsibility for that licence compliance.You will be expected to comply with the statutory duties of a nominated transport manager as set out in the job description.Here are some of the key responsibilities you will undertake in this important role:Day-to-day Management: Lead a dedicated team of Office staff and on-the-road Drivers.Fleet Accountability: Oversee a diverse fleet of Dustcarts, Artics, Hook Loaders, and Vans.Safety First: Ensure that Health and Safety standards are at the forefront of all our operations.Compliance Champion: Drive best practices for compliance and legislation, aligning with our National O-Licence.Efficient Scheduling: Create daily, weekly, and monthly schedules for our fleet, optimising operational efficiency.Project Management: Organize and prioritise both short-term and long-term projects for departmental maintenance and improvements.Budget Management: Take responsibility for an annual budget and provide executive-level reporting.The Role in Action:Working within a dedicated team, your daily duties will encompass a variety of tasks, including but not limited to:Handling calls and liaising with customers and Drivers.Conducting daily debrief sessions for Drivers, confirming work, and addressing anomalies or issues.Resolving issues, including any hazards identified by Drivers.Processing and confirming collection requests and running and clearing daily reports.Undertaking administrative tasks and maintaining departmental housekeeping.Requirements:To thrive in this role, you'll need:An up-to-date Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Haulage operations.Expertise and experience in logistics and the ability to create fully optimised routing.Critical team management experience.Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively with management, team members, and internal/external customers.Strong organisational skills to plan, prioritise, and meet strict deadlines in a time-critical environment.A willingness to adapt and continuously develop your skill sets and knowledge, as determined by the role and business needs.Proficiency in using tachograph analysis software, vehicle telematics systems and driver defect reporting appsProficiency in using business software and the Microsoft Suite. Daily utilisation of driver analytics tools is essential.HGV driverExperience with Tachomaster analytics and Teletrac NavmanEnrolled in IOSH health and safety practicesHeld RHA or Logistics UK memberships and attended industry meet-upsUnderstanding of waste management and recyclingOngoing career development, training, and coaching.Team lunches to foster a strong sense of community.A mobile phone and laptop are provided to support your work.f you are interested in this position, please apply direct with your CV or call Sarah on 01707 377088.Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Osborne Appointments, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days.Osborne Appointments is an award winning recruitment agency specialising in the supply of temporary, contract and permanent placements. In order to keep up to date with all our recruitment activity, please like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram and sign up for free email job alerts on our website
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