Job Information

Our client is a rapidly expanding wholesaler in the multi temperature foods sector, operating on a global basis; they have won quality awards galore overt the last few years.

Due to continued expansion they now seek a Transport Manager.

Reporting to the Depot Manager, you will have responsibility for a range of vehicles in the fleet of 60+ vehicles and the drivers who are delivering to retail, wholesale and end users (both B2C and B2B).

The role�s hours are 6.00hrs to 15.00hrs Monday to Friday with the need to work some Saturdays as the need arises.

Key Responsibilities:
� Ensure that the O License undertakings are met, by ensuring that all vehicles are maintained and inspected at the agreed 6 weekly intervals/that the vehicles are not overloaded/ that the drivers do not speed and that the drivers meet the EU drivers hours regulations
� Organise and plan effective use of staff and the control of costs regarding the use of agency staff
� Generate excellent team spirit by involvement of staff at every opportunity
� Control of driver overtime
� Accurately completing the Payroll/bonus spread sheet ensuring all agreed additional payments or deductions are entered in the relevant columns before sending to payroll
� Briefing on the day to day operation
� Liaise with all relevant departments to identify and resolve possible conflicts regarding delivery requirements.
� Ensure that all drivers comply with the relevant legal requirements regarding rest and duty times
� Ensure that all vehicles are dispatched at their agreed times of departure
� Reviewing routes so as to optimize the fleet usage
� Liaise with relevant vehicle repair agents regarding all legal requirements i.e. MOT, tachograph calibration and the timely repairs to vehicles whilst controlling costs.
� Ensure that the drivers complete a daily walk around check of their vehicles before starting their daily duties
� Daily report on agreed KPI`s using the relevant spread sheets

Other Duties:
� Ensure all drivers meet the driver house rules
� Download of vehicle digital tachograph every 21 days and the upload of stored digital information to the analysis bureau
� Download of drivers digital card and upload of that information to the analysis bureau
� Briefing the drivers on any infringements on drivers hours and tachograph offenses as detailed on the analysis reports returned from analysis bureau
� Up keep of all the relevant spreadsheets
� Ensure the control of fuel by use of fuel cards

Skills & Experience:
� Minimum of 4 years experience within a Transport Management role, preferably within the food wholesale sector.
� CPC National qualification
� Good communication skills : both verbal and written.
� Able to work to strict, tight deadlines.
� Must have advanced Excel, Word and Outlook skills.