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Area Transport Manager
May 31, 2022 | Comments Off on Area Transport Manager
Area Transport Manager
Leeds, Yorkshire
Breedon are currently seeking an Area Transport Manager based at Leeds, Yorkshire, reporting to the Regional Transport Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the Transport Fleet in our Yorkshire & Lancashire area.
The key responsibilities of the role are as follows:
- Ensuring the company operates safely, fully complies with DVSA regulations and the operators' licence is current and up to date.
- Supporting the implementation of FORS compliance in the area.
- 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.
- Liaising with the administration teams, to ensure all hire and company vehicles are insured and to sort out any queries, claims, complaints or problems we may encounter.
- 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.
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.
It is also essential that you hold a CPC - Freight National licence for road transport operations, are well organised, with strong negotiation and customer services skills. A HGV licence holder is preferred.
You will have strong IT knowledge, project management and commercial and financial acumen. You will be self-motivated, and flexible.
About us
Breedon is a leading construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland. We produce cement, aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, Welsh slate and specialist concrete and clay products, and offer a range of contracting services.The Group places the highest importance on sustained standards of excellence in all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental management and you will be expected to contribute to the Company's zero harm culture.
A competitive remuneration package will be offered including pension and life assurance.
Closing date for applications: 8th June 2022
Job types: full-time, permanent
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.