Transport Manager

Recruiter
BJD Group
Location
Wigston
Salary
36000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
14 Sep 2018
Closes
28 Sep 2018
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
BJD Group has been engaged to find a high calibre and ambitious Transport Manager, for a blue chip FMCG distributor. The position is based at their Distribution Centre in the South Wigston area.

The salary on offer is GBP35,000 plus company benefits.

The Company

A market leading 3PL provided on a dedicated contract.

The Role

As Transport Manager your will lead a team of drivers and ensuring that the distribution team operates safely, providing the highest level of service to customers, whilst ensuring the operations are optimised as efficiently as possible.

You will also be a key part of the management team driving key efficiencies and improving driving and safety standards. You will also be heavily responsible for the man management, accident investigation, sickness, absence, G&D etc. So previous experience will be needed.

Your other responsibilities include:

• Organise your driver team and mixed fleet of vehicles to ensure adequate staffing and performance levels are achieved and that the transport operations achieves customer service levels

• Monitor and analysis vehicle and performance data to ensure achievement of performance targets and identify improvement opportunities

• Ensure the transport operation runs safely and is compliant with all relevant regulations.

• Effective planning and utilising the fleet to it's maximum potential

• Effective driver de-briefing.

• Liaising with agency regarding supply of drivers

The Person

To apply for the position of Transport Manager, you must already have gained management experience with in a transport operation. You will have passion for customer service and an engaging management style. You must also possess.

• National/International CPC holder

• Expert knowledge of transport legislation

• Experience of managing change projects & process improvements

• Problem solving skills

• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Transport Management Systems.

Package and Prospects

On offer is a salary of GBP35,000 + company benefits. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly successful and established business at key stage in their operational development.

Location:

Based in South Wigston it is commutable from:

Market Harborough

Enderby

Wigston

Leicester

Keythorpe

Corby

Hinckley

Lutterworth

Magna Park

BJD Group are the UK's leading management recruitment experts within the logistics and supply chain sector. Since 1991 we have worked with clients and candidates to provide a professional, trusted service from initial engagement to securing your next role and beyond. Please visit our website at bjdgroup.co.uk for the latest logistics and supply chain vacancies.

BJD Group acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this position I understand that my details will be processed in accordance with BJD Group's Data Retention Policy which can be accessed at bjdgroup.co.uk

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