Transport Manager

Hunter James Recruitment are assisting our client - a well-established National organisation with their search for an experienced Transport Manager to join their busy facility in Preston.

Responsibilities will include:

1. To be self-motivated, plan and exceed service delivery expectations and manage the resources required for the department.
2. Management of drivers, maintaining their schedule and recording their profiles in conjunction with the supervisors and managers.
3. Organise and carry out successful driver recruitment throughout the year.
4. Ensure all accident and damage reports are investigated and costs attributed correctly in conjunction with accounts invoicing.
5. Ensure that all necessary reports, documents, schedules and diaries are maintained.
6. Plan and action all movements in conjunction with Operations Distribution office Team.
7. Work closely with the team to ensure all site health & safety procedures are adhered to.
8. Uphold and enforce the drivers' compliance policy.
9. Ensure drivers' hours are maximised but not exceeded, including accurate timesheet management.
10. Ensure continuous legal management of drivers' hours & WTD regulations are being managed throughout the year.

THE CANDIDATE

1. Ideally, the candidate will have strong experience within a Transport Management role.
2. Experience of Managing an extensive Fleet of Vehicles.
3. Transport Management CPC (International) Required.
4. Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
5. A high level of IT literacy.

In return, we offer a competitive salary plus great company benefits.

Reference ID: Ref: 1720

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £40,000 - £50,000.00 per year