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Transport Manager

Thurrock, GB, RM20 4EL

Role:                             Transport Manager

Reports to:                  Head of Logistics

Located:                            Location:                     Kingsbury (with regular travel to Southern sites)

 

Principal Responsibilities            

 

  • Ensuring legal compliance and safety of all drivers and vehicles
  • Managing HR processes including sickness and absence, grievance and disciplinary
  • procedures
  • Conducting thorough and accurate incident investigations
  • Liaison with unions
  • Implement measures to ensure that systems of work are being adhered to
  • Conduct toolbox talks/Training/driver engagement at all locations
  • Recruitment and selection of drivers and Traffic office team
  • Managing the Service, Inspection, and repair of the fleet
  • Driver Performance management
  • Managing the driver & office rota and holiday planning
  • Managing the production/compilation of risk assessments for delivery sites
  • Providing general leadership and direction to the transport team. Feeding back performance and applying corrective measures.
  • Management of all aspects of driver training, assessment, and qualification
  • Conduct monthly depot audits 
  • Lead by example in promoting a safe and compliant working environment 
  • Communicate effectively with other stakeholders 
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement change to streamline the operation 

 

Personal Specification

 

  • In depth experience in all aspects of road transport
  • Experience in fuel transport
  • Possess good geographical knowledge
  • Financial Management Experience
  • National or International CPC
  • Demonstrable leadership skills and experience
  • Experienced with working in a highly unionised environment with strong administrative and communication skills

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