Transport Manager

Description

Transport Manager

Job Description

About the Role

We are now recruiting for a Transport Manager based in Slough. You will have overall responsibility for ensuring the safe, efficient and effective running of the fleet in the transport operation and ensuring that the fleet is up to date with industry standards and haulage regulations.

About the Ideal Person

You will have several years of experience of working within a Transport department in a supervisory, or management level

They MUST have experience and knowledge of operating a HGV fleet within Europe. Ideally also have experience within the Air Freight sector.

Be able to work alongside 2 other Transport Managers, as part of the overall team, so being a strong team player will be extremely important.

Key Deliverables in role:

Maintain O Licence data to the satisfaction of the Office of the Traffic Commissioner and DVSA, maintain the accuracy of fleet and business data held on Vehicle Operator Licence website on the (url removed) portal

Maintain vehicle planner and all documentation relating to fleet, arrange routine preventative maintenance of fleet with various workshops and ensure Company's VOR policy is enforced

Manage and review preventative maintenance processes and implement change as and when required

Monitor driver's defect reporting and challenge individuals where necessary

Monitoring of vehicle, driver downloads, missing mileage & tacho infringements

Review tachograph data regularly to spot any driver rule violations and provide appropriate training to help drivers improve their overall performance

Controlling WTD report process & reporting of stats to senior management

Communicating with driver population ensuring that they are kept up to date with relevant training/qualifications and company policies and any changes to drivers legal requirements both in the UK and EU where necessary

Data input: RHA portal / fleet maintenance spreadsheet and ensure driver licence/DCPC training up to date on RHA portal

Vehicle defect tracking & management, ensure daily handovers containing vehicle related issues are resolved in a timely manner to ensure effective availability of fleet for the operations team

Timely escalation of H&S/RTA issues to General Manager

Tyre inspections monitored and fleet compliance checked engage with national/EU suppliers to reduce costs long term

Ensure the site Health & Safety policies are maintained & followed

Ensure all vehicles are legal and registered

Recruitment & Onboarding of qualified and experienced PAYE drivers who meet all legal and regulatory requirements.

Accident investigation, liaising with insurance brokers & 3rd parties to resolve issues and ensure minimum downtime of fleet

Actively maintain self–Continuous Professional Development by attending seminars/meetings.

Investigate and advise on opportunities to improve aspects of providing continuous and effective control of the transport operation.

Demonstrate knowledge of transportation regulations, logistics processes, EU driving legislation and overall transport management, provide advice and guidance on legislation and good practices relating to fleet management issues with the operational team members

Other duties as necessary to help the business as required by the Operations Managers.

Salary and Benefits

The annual Salary will be circa 50k (Gross) depending on your specific experience in Air Freight and European Haulage.

Pension

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