Transport First Line Manager - Mon-Fri - National Distributor - Wakefield - £27,000 - £34,000 a year

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Transport First Line Manager - Mon-Fri - National Distributor - Wakefield - £27,000 - £34,000 a year

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Salary
£27,000 - £34,000 a year
Job type
Permanent
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Company pension
Full Job Description
Mon-Fri Working Week
National Distribution Business
About Our Client
My client has rapidly expanded throughout the UK over the last five years, enhancing the logistics offering and want to continue this growth by hiring a Transport First Line Manager. This role will be pivotal in the development of the logistics department, with ample opportunity for progression.

Job Description
As a Transport First Line Manager you will be the day-to-day operational transport expert, reporting into a strategic Transport Manager on site in Wakefield, and you will cover the following key responsibilities:

Be the main point of contact for transport queries between the working hours.
Active management of a Fleet of 30+ HGV vehicles.
Reviewing and ensuring the maximum utilisation of your fleet of vehicles.
Ensuring overall transport compliance in line with VOSA regulations.
Management of a team of clerical, administrative and operational staff alongside over 50+ drivers on a daily basis.
A main point of contact for the customer service's team and the transport operation.
Having a clear operational plan and understanding the wider business objectives and in line with this, looking for ways in which to reduce cost, improve service etc.
Investigating any service or operational failures to ensure they are understood and prevented in future.
Quickly and efficiently record and report any safety incidents that may arise.
Ensuring that all members of the operational team have clear goals and objectives.
Assisting in the recruitment of new team members in line with the values and behaviours.
Evaluate the performance of both permanent employees and agency staff and provide constructive and clear feedback to aid in personal & professional development
The Successful Applicant
The successful Transport First Line Manager will have a strong transport orientated background, whilst having a proven history of colleague and driver engagement at the highest levels. You will also require the following skills and attributes:

Ability to operate on a Mon-Fri shift pattern
Experience managing upwards of 25+ drivers.
History with servicing and maintenance schedules of HGV vehicles.
Monitoring and active analysis of driver hours, WTR and Tacho regulations.
A proven motivator, who is passionate about driving both customer and colleague engagement.
Proven experience of operating in a fast-paced environment.
Commutable to Wakefield, South Yorkshire. - ESSENTIAL
3+ years experience working within a Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background - ESSENTIAL
Transport Manager CPC Qualified. - DESIRABLE
What's on Offer
Basic Salary of £27,000 - £34,000 DOE
Additional Company Benefits
Generous Pension Entitlement
Opportunity to progress to Transport Manager

Contact
Mat Marshall
Quote job ref
JN-092022-5773740
Phone number
+44 115 934 8682

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