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Transport Manager

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Thetford

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GBP 30,000 - 60,000

3 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Transport Manager to oversee transport operations. In this pivotal role, you will lead and motivate a team of drivers, ensuring compliance with delivery schedules and transport regulations. Your expertise in people management and transport legislation will be crucial in maintaining fleet safety and reliability. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a prestigious organization, along with excellent benefits including a generous annual leave policy, private medical insurance, and a solid pension contribution. If you are ready to take on this challenge, we encourage you to apply.

25 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Contribution

Life Assurance Cover

Income Protection

Proven skills in leadership and people management.
Essential knowledge of transport regulations and safety standards.

Oversee day-to-day transport operations and manage a team of drivers.
Ensure compliance with delivery schedules and transport regulations.
Conduct performance reviews to meet financial targets and KPIs.

People Management

Transport Regulations Knowledge

Leadership Skills

Employment Legislation Knowledge

Safety Qualifications (IOSHH, NEBOSH)

Transport Management CPC

Job Title: Transport Manager

Area: South Norfolk

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday

Permanent

Salary: Excellent with great benefits

One of our prestigious clients is looking for a Transport Manager to join their team. As a Transport Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day transport operations. You will lead, motivate, and manage a team of drivers and staff, ensuring that delivery schedules are met.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage checks and controls to uphold fleet safety and reliability, collaborating closely with vehicle maintenance service providers to minimize downtime.
Understand and implement relevant legislation and standards, liaise with internal specialists and regulatory authorities, and continuously improve safety performance.
Utilise working knowledge of relevant legislation, safety, quality procedures, and site operating instructions.
Lead the dispatching and scheduling functions for the area, ensuring all planned delivery schedules consider driver and vehicle compliance with relevant transport regulations.
Conduct performance reviews in line with company procedures to create a robust and efficient operation that meets financial targets and KPIs.

Skills and Qualifications:

Proven skills in people management and leadership.
Sound working knowledge of current transport regulations and directives.
Knowledge of current employment legislation.
Formal safety qualification preferred (e.g., IOSHH, NEBOSH).
Must possess a Transport Management CPC (Essential).

Benefits:

25 days annual leave increasing with length of service, plus statutory bank holidays.
Single Private Medical Insurance cover with the opportunity to add Family at a discounted rate.
Employer's Pension contribution 4.5% for the first 2 years and 7.5% after 2 years.
4x salary life assurance cover from day 1.
Income protection 50% of salary after 2 years.

If you are interested and want to hear more information, contact David Steel.

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