transport manager

To manage the Night haulage fleet and to act as a point of contact for Customers / Hauliers & Operational staff in the South East region.

Purpose of the role

To manage the night haulage fleet (Franchisee ) and to act as a point of contact for hauliers in the South East region. The role holder will be responsible for compliance to Health & Safety, EU regulations, Working Time Directive and all aspects or road transport law

Key Accountabilities

Agreement of special rates in conjunction with transport manager and distribution manager.

Provide support in the resolution of haulier queries.

Liaise with Distribution, Sales and Operations to ensure effective customer service and resource utilisation.

Manage any discipline issues that may occur.

Act as a point of contact for hauliers.

Review current methods of operation and identify areas for improvement.

Provide support to the transport manager in reviewing haulage rates.

Ensure compliance by staff of all statutory legislation and company regulations in respect of transport, health and safety and any other requirements in respect of haulage and delivery arrangements.

To ensure KPI’s are maintained, and actions put in place to make improvements where necessary.

To monitor the daily performance of hauliers to include availability, punctuality, reliability, and condition of the fleet & take corrective actions where required.

Working Relationships

Head Of Supply Chain Management

Customer Service & Logistics Manager

Area General Managers

Transport Manager

Sales & Orders Office Manager

Distribution manager

Area Commercial Manager, District Sales Manager

Area Operations Managers, District Operations Manager

Unit and Site Managers, Site Supervisors, Hauliers.

Education/Qualification

CPC qualification

Experience

Previous experience of managing a team.

Demonstrable experience in a transport/logistics role with responsibility for process improvements

Previous experience in a similar position within the building materials industry

Management/ Leadership Skills

* Self-starter, energetic, hands-on approach;

* Effective planning and prioritisation skills

* Ability to work under pressure

* Open minded and creative, yet practical and results focused;

* Ability to inspire and motivate others;

* Ability to identify and report issues;

* Ability to negotiate and influence at all levels;

* Excellent communicator at all levels.

What’s on Offer

Salary Up to £42,000

Company Car

Hybrid working nights 40 hours

Location Allington Kent Essex South East

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• Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance
• Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical
• Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause
• Social Values: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover