Transport Manager

Kinaxia Logistics Limited; Telford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Telford seeks a Transport Manager to oversee transportation operations. You will lead your team to ensure timely deliveries while optimizing routes and maintaining compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has a logistics qualification and CPC certification. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including life assurance and training opportunities. Join us to improve our service and operational efficiency!

Benefits

Life assurance

Pension

Onsite Parking

Cycle to work scheme

Employee benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Logistics qualification would be desirable.
• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) or equivalent is necessary.
• Working knowledge of the Highway Code and Road Transport Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage transportation to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries.
• Provide leadership to the team to build productivity.
• Lead recruitment and training for the department.

Skills

Leadership and motivation

Analysing and solving logistic problems

Commercial awareness

Education

Logistics qualification

Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

Tools

Transport operation systems

Job description

Maidens of Telford is looking for a Transport Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing the transportation of goods to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery schedules. The Transport Manager will play a crucial role in optimising routes, maintaining high customer service standards, and ensuring compliance with current legislative requirements.

Working Conditions and Benefits

• Monday - Friday
• 40 hours per week
• Competitive salary
• Additional benefits:
• Life assurance
• Pension
• Exceptional fleet
• Opportunity for training and development (CPC training)
• Full Uniform and PPE
• Onsite Parking
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Loyalty Awards (recognises employees with 5, 10, 20, 30 and 40 years’ service)
• Employee benefits and discounts across a range of top brands (including shopping, travel, motoring and days out)

About the Job

• Lead on the full utilisation of IT systems and vehicles to ensure accurate and appropriate allocation of driver/vehicle/loads/trailers to improve both the efficiency of the department and the Group;
• Provide leadership and motivation to your team to build an effective and engaged workforce resulting in improved productivity and sustained customer service levels;
• Lead on the recruitment and training and development of your department to ensure you have the right people, in the right roles, at the right time;
• Build, grow and maintain effective working relationships with key stake holders within both the business and the Group to promote partnership working and improve operational efficiency;
• Create, promote and implement clear communication channels with internal departments and external customers to improve KPI’s and the profitability of the business;
• Monitor all information to ensure it is up to date and held in a secure location in order to comply with GDPR legislation;
• Lead on the effective management of driver hours by authorising driver timesheets on a weekly basis and auditing and updating hours against the relevant systems to guarantee they are compliant to all regulations;
• Produce and audit relevant KPI’s for the department and evaluate trends to continually improve processes, procedures and profit margins;
• Lead on the implementation and management of safe working practices, general housekeeping and manage audits from both external and internal clients to ensure the Company is compliant.

Your knowledge and experience

• Logistics qualification would be desirable
• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) or equivalent
• Working knowledge of the Highway Code, EU tachograph requirements, Working Time Regulations, Road Transport Regulations
• Commercial awareness
• Working knowledge of transport operation systems
• Geography
• Health and Safety regulations
• Relevant transport management experience
• Managing and developing a team of employees
• Analysing and solving logistic problems
• Transport operation systems