Transport Manager

Menzies Distribution are currently looking for a Transport Manager to join our busy team based in Scunthorpe. We’re looking for someone with a smart approach and previous people management skills, who will be able to blend in to a small ‘in plant’ team to successfully manage the operation of the contract.

The Details:

• Salary:£50,000 - £60,000 Depending on Experience
• Monday to Friday Days
• Hours:
  
  07:30 – 17:30
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Free Parking Onsite
• Monthly Pay

• Allocating and managing staff resources according to changing needs of the operation with the ability to provide adequate cover at a planning level;
• Ensure effective and efficient use of driver and vehicle resources.
• Ensuring customer requirements are administered in a timely, controlled and recorded manner within the transport operation.
• Consider the operational movements in the context of the Menzies network and seek opportunities to reduce empty running and improve efficiency.
• Complete periodic reviews of the delivery schedule in line with all customers strategic changes.
• Ensure all fleet assets are serviced and make sure they have MOT in line with requirements and all paperwork and systems updated in a timely manner.
• Analysing data to monitor performance and plan improvements.
• Promote effective and efficient standards of work, in order to comply with UK and EU laws and regulations and Health & Safety legislation.
• Uphold highest standards of Health & Safety ensuring all inductions and regular training is completed and logged.
• Ensure the transport planning operations are in line with budgeted costs and achieve all contractual KPI’s
• Preparing and submitting various KPI reports.
• Be proactive in achieving improved fuel efficiency and better MPG.
• Manage tacho-graph infringements to full compliance.
• Ensure all aspects of maintenance (tyre checks, servicing, MOT etc.,) is compliant to the maintenance manual and the law.
• Complete accident reports and be able to update risk assessments, contributing to a positive safety culture.
• Support the personal development of all people employed on the contract. Carry out performance reviews with the operational management team identifying training needs.
• Create an effective working environment building a diverse, well balanced team.
• To ensure all sub-contractors and suppliers are authorised and provide the most cost effective operational solution.
• Create a positive working environment with a culture of continuous improvement and exceeding customer expectations.
• Investigate all personal and vehicle accidents in line with Company procedures.
• Be responsible for driver recruitment, training and retention.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Driver Hours and WTD regulations
• Good financial experience of running a transport operation.
• Ability to manage and lead people.
• Previous Management experience either in logistics or other similar field.
• CPC qualification
• Experience of working within the transport industry
• Good IT skills
• Good understanding of Transport Regulations.
• IOSH desirable.

• Strong organisational skills for planning schedules and loads.
• Excellent budget handling skills
• Good geographical knowledge
• Ability to think logically
• Ability to work flexibly and make decisions quickly
• Good leadership and motivational skills
• Excellent communications skills and the ability to deal with people at all levels.
• Good spoken and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills
• Good organisational and time management skills

• Time For You:
  
  Relax with 33 days of holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• Give Back:
  
  Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Appreciating You & Others:
  
  Celebrate special moments with Value Awards! Driver of the Year Awards, with 3 days paid leave for our finalists, including a fun filled day out for you and your partner and attendance to the awards ceremony with guest speakers.
• Your Future:
  
  Join our contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.
• Exclusive Discounts:
  
  Through your Healthcare Cash Plan you will have access to a discount portal, where you can make savings…