Transport Manager
hace 2 días
£45000–£47000 anual
Jornada completa
Iver
Employer: Roadx Logistics Limited Job Title: Transport Manager Location: Office 1, Manor House, Court Lane, Iver, SL0 9HL Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Salary: £46,000 per annum Contract: Permanent Start date: As soon as possible About Roadx Logistics Limited Roadx Logistics Limited is a UK-based logistics provider operating on a 24/7 basis, coordinating road freight movements and distribution activity for commercial and e-commerce clients. As our customer base and transport volumes continue to grow, we are recruiting a Transport Manager to oversee daily transport planning, compliance and service performance. The Role The Transport Manager will be responsible for the efficient and compliant operation of Roadx’s transport activity, including planning vehicle and driver utilisation and coordinating subcontracted capacity where required. The role will support service continuity, customer satisfaction and controlled growth. Key Responsibilities • Plan and optimise daily transport operations, including allocation and utilisation of drivers, vehicles, trailers and subcontracted transport capacity., • Coordinate maintenance planning and vehicle availability to minimise disruption and ensure service continuity., • Ensure compliance with UK transport and safety requirements, including drivers’ hours obligations, licensing, insurance, equipment safety and record keeping., • Liaise with subcontractors, authorised hauliers and logistics partners to arrange collections, loading, onward carriage and delivery of freight., • Monitor bookings and collection/delivery performance, resolving service issues and maintaining high customer service standards., • Review routeing data, traffic reports and operational KPIs to improve efficiency, reduce costs and support performance management., • Implement and maintain transport procedures, compliance checks and contingency plans in line with company and regulatory requirements., • Produce regular operational reports for senior management and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Essential Skills and Experience • Proven experience in transport/logistics operations management in the UK., • Strong understanding of transport compliance and operational control (e.g., planning, vehicle scheduling, service delivery monitoring)., • Experience managing fleets and/or coordinating subcontractors and third-party logistics partners., • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure., • Good IT skills (Microsoft Office and transport/logistics systems)., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable • Qualification or certification in transport, logistics, supply chain or operations management., • Experience in time-critical logistics, e-commerce delivery operations, or multi-client distribution environments. How to Apply Please email your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience to our email address
