Transport Manager - Castle Donington - £40,000 - £45,000 a year

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Transport Manager - Castle Donington - £40,000 - £45,000 a year

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Leading 3PL / FMCG Provider
Owned Fleet & Sub-Contractor Management
About Our Client
Michael Page Logistics have partnered with a long standing client of ours in the Castle Donington area, who successfully operate throughout the UK within a 3PL / FMCG capacity.

Job Description
The Transport Manager will be responsible for:

Reporting into the Site General Manager.
Managing a team of c.40+ drivers, along with a management structure including Transport Supervisors & Planners.
This role will also oversee the carrier & sub-contractor management aspects of the Transport operation.
Ensuring key performance Indicators (KPIs) are achieved, including service and financial targets.
Overseeing the companies continuous improvement and process improvement initiatives / projects.
Ensuring compliance with statutory and Company safety standards.
Managing the transport budget; taking corrective action where costs are greater than either the budget or volumes allow, and develop continuous improvement programmes.
Reviewing, maintaining & updating training logs ensuring all staff are available & attend training courses as & when required.
Complete thorough driver trip Debriefs and manage poor performing drivers.
Managing drivers hours & ensure legal compliance as per the Working Time Directive & Drivers hours
Using the Gateway system to maintain drivers hours records and Tachographs to include uploads of vehicles & drivers within the required time limits, collate and send charts/envelopes to FTA for analysis.
Ensure vehicles are available for scheduled maintenance & MOT, with an appropriate replacement to meet the business demand.
Be commutable to the Castle Donington area.
The Successful Applicant
The successful candidate for the Transport Manager position will have the following qualifications, skills and experiences:

Have a Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background.
Be CPC National / CPC Internationally qualified - Desirable, not Essential.
Have a minimum of 3+ years Transport Management experience - Essential.
Have worked within a fast paced sector previously - 3PL / FMCG / Food / General Haulage - Advantageous.
Have managed in excess of 40+ drivers previously - Essential.
Be service driven and commercial aware.

This person will have likely worked within a; Transport Shift Manager, Transport Manager, Transport Operations Manager, Logistics Manager, Depot Manager, Site Manager or Transport General Manager role previously.

What's on Offer
This role offers:

£40,000 to £45,000 - DOE.
Company Bonus scheme.
Company Pension scheme.
25 Days + 8 Bank Holidays.
Additional Company benefits.

Contact
Matthew Simpson
Quote job ref
JN-062021-2924361
Phone number
+44 115 934 8683

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