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Area Transport Manager
November 8, 2022 | Comments Off on Area Transport Manager
Area Transport Manager
West England & North Wales (flexible base including regular travel across the area)
Reporting into the Regional Transport Manager, as Area Transport Manager you will be responsible for all aspects of compliance for the area's fleet of vehicles. In addition to compliance this role will maximise the efficient operation of the fleet in the area and support local distribution teams by assisting in the allocation and hiring of Company vehicles.
The role:
Working as part of West Senior Management and the wider GB Transport and Logistics teams you will:
- Ensure the Company operates its fleet safely, fully complying with DVSA regulations
- Ensure the Operators' licence is current and up to date.
- Maintaining FORS compliance of the area and supporting implementation across other locations.
- Reviewing and maintaining MP Connect card details across multiple sites.
- Ensuring all company vehicles are serviced and maintained to a high standard and total compliance achieved, including overseeing MOT schedules and tyre contracts.
- Ensuring all drivers are compliant with working time directive and driver regulations.
- Responsible for the audit and upkeep of all transport processes and procedures.
- Responsible for the compliance and safe operation of the owner driver/contract haulier fleet.
- Maximising the efficiency of the company and contracted fleet.
- Reporting monthly on departmental objectives/KPIs and reviewing and assessing ongoing performance.
- Completing regular team development meetings and appraisals.
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with all connected with the transport process.
- Supporting new business initiatives and projects and contributing to review meetings and change process. Ensuring effective transport implementation takes place relating to the changes.
- To operate sites in an environmentally responsible manner and comply with company procedures and statutory regulations.
You will have:
- Previous experience of management in a similar transport environment and of managing vehicle compliance. It is essential that you possess knowledge of transport operations, vehicle maintenance schedules and telematics.
- An International Road Haulage is essential, as well as being well organised, with strong negotiation and customer services skills.
- Strong IT knowledge, project management and commercial and financial acumen.
Salary and benefits:
- A tailored, competitive salary
- Company car or cash allowance alternative
- Pension
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays on top
- Share Saver Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands
- Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways
By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.