The Company
We are working with a market leader who are experiencing significant growth. They have a clear path for future company growth and as such are looking to add a Transport Manager to their team at the Worthing depot.
You will be joining a team of experienced industry professionals with a chance to progress your career within a growing business with an excellent brand reputation. This role gives a chance for someone to help lead the Transport function of a blue chip organisation.
The Role
As Transport Manager, you’ll work as part of a team responsible for managing the operations, compliance and most importantly… the people! You will lead a team of circa 20 drivers and be responsible for operational efficiency, people development and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
* Coaching the team to reach their full potential
* Communicating openly and consistently, delivering key messages to the team at the right time
* Managing recruitment, absence, performance conduct safety and service.
* Responsible for managing commercial vehicles, cages and pallets
* PPE, vehicle checks CV servicing MOT’s, VOR’s, temperature checks, near misses to name a few!
* Allocating work considering individual/team capability and legal driving hours to achieve targets
* Carrying out good quality investigations
* And no matter what you’re doing, you’ll always be promoting and managing all safety
What We Are Looking For
The Transport Manager will ideally have experience in a similar role and be a forward-thinking individual with attention to detail & the ability to manage and develop colleagues within the transport function.
Ideally you will be/have:
* Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coach and develop drivers.
* Experience of multi-drop, multi-temperature foodservice business preferable.
* Proficient in IT and ability to use Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook.
* Strong commercial awareness with the ability to fully understand budget and financial targets.
* Experience of supporting the supervision/management of a transport department ensuring optimum efficiency and effectiveness
* Work collaboratively and influence to build strong, trusting relationships with peers and other business departments.
* Evidence of creative and innovative thinking.
* Solid judgement and influencing skills to provide impetus to get things delivered.
What Is on Offer
The Transport Manager will join a growing business and receive a competitive basic salary of £49,206. In addition, you will receive:
* Leading business & growth potential
* 33 days annual leave
* Career progression - clear route for career path
* Company Pension – up to 6% matched
* Healthcare scheme
* Incentive schemes & company events.
* Employee Discount
Salary description
£49206.00 - £49206.00 per year