Transport Manager
3 days ago
Bristol
Role: Transport Manager Salary: £48,000 + Excellent package and benefits Working Pattern: (Sun - Thu, Days 8:00 - 16:30) Location: Avonmouth The Role: As Transport Manager, you will be responsible for running a significant transport Operations and supporting the Site General Manager with the overall running of the Distribution Center. You will directly manage a large team of Transport team managers who oversee a 24/7 operation. Key Responsibilities Include: • Transport Compliance: Ensuring that all legal regulations are met so that the company's ability to carry out its business is not affected, • Budgets and Cost control: You will seek cost savings against budget where appropriate, • Leadership & Management: Oversee and motivate a team of warehouse staff, ensuring productivity and morale are high., • Operational Efficiency: Ensure the traffic operation runs smoothly, accurately and cost effectively, • Health & Safety: Enforce all safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment for all staff., • Site management: Manage yard activities in order to achieve the required high standards in all areas, • Problem-Solving: Address any issues that arise, promptly and effectively., • Reporting: Maintain detailed reports and communicate key information to senior management. Requirements: • Experience: Proven experience in a similar role within a Logistics or retail business. (Ideally as a Transport Manager or similar role), • Qualifications: The successful candidate must possess a sound knowledge of Road Transport Regulations and be a national CPC licence holder, • Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and team management skills., • Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities., • Problem-Solving: Quick-thinking and adept at resolving issues efficiently., • Flexibility: Ability to cover other shifts as required by the business and adapt to changing demands., • Location: Live within a commutable distance of Avonmouth The role is available on full time, permanent contact and offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits package.