Key Responsibilities include:

· Adhere to and promote a safe working environment

· Holder of the site(s) O licence and relevant responsibilities

· Day to day running of the Transport Fleet and efficient problem solving through liaising with other departments in the business

· Assist with executing the daily plan for all deliveries and collections, with a keen eye on resource available at site and keep the customer updated

· Manage an efficient and robust driver roster, looking for ways to increase area utilisation and efficiency

· Monitor driver’s hours, vehicle cleanliness and vehicle checks

· Ensure supplier related costs remain within budget

· Ensure all related Transport documents are properly completed, whilst assisting in the companies drive to a paperless solution

· Responsibility for a safe working environment, including but not limited to any safety related investigations or audits

· Liaise with Driver Training providers to ensure drivers are kept up to date with all aspects of training as well as monitoring behaviour improvements where possible

· Assist with investigations into non-compliance

· Liaise with Customers on specific region requirements around driver inductions / delivery qualifications / driver numbers / Vehicle numbers

· Work closely with other Transport Managers to ensure any shared resource is utilised efficiently to ensure full-service delivery to the customer

· Required to cover numerous depots so the ability to travel independently

· Cross pollination of holiday cover required for other Local Transport Managers

Skills and Requirements

· Previous experience supervising and managing drivers is essential

· Good understanding of relevant driver legislation: Working Time Directive, Tachograph Legislation

· International Transport Managers CPC is advantageous, although there will be the opportunity to acquire this for the right candidate

· Strong interpersonal skills with good leadership ability

· Conversant in IT skills e.g., Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)

· Competent in and experience of incident investigations

· Experience of a unionised workforce is preferred

· Ability to work independently and as part of a Team

· Ability to motivate and encourage others

· Willingness to learn and adapt as the business changes

· Continuous Improvement mind-set

· Full Driving licence is essential

Company Benefits:

· 28 days annual leave (Inc Bank Holidays)

· Additional holidays based on length of service

· Confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members

· After completing six months’ service, Death in Service equal to three times your annual salary.

· After six months’ service employees are eligible to join the Private Medical Scheme

· Onsite parking available

· Fuel card scheme offering savings on fuel

· Plus, many more!

We actively encourage and promote diversity and are committed to equal opportunities for all