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An opportunity for a Transport Manager to join an established food wholesaler who offer a fantastic range of fresh produce and dry store ingredients. With clients all over the Northwest ranging from universities to restaurants they pride themselves on being the very best at what they do, bringing the very highest quality produce with faultless service, at the best possible value for money for their customers. The Role The Transport Manager is responsible for managing a team of 20 - 25 drivers and the associated fleet, delivering to customers 6 days per week across the Northwest. The role involves all aspects of team leadership and development. As a Transport Manager, you will be responsible for monitoring and overseeing the day-to-day operation and compliance of the transport department whilst ensuring employees are motivated, working safely towards a common goal and maximising productivity. Transport Manager responsibilities: Manage and coach individuals to perform to their maximum potential through a balanced approach of recognition and managing performance against agreed KPI's. Manage all resources including commercial vehicles, cages, pallets and sack barrows. Allocate work in a consistent manner in line with individual/team capability and legal driving hours to achieve targets. Manage and deliver briefings to the team to ensure they are aware of, and adhere to all company messages, policies and procedures. Communicate effectively with individuals at all levels including those on different shifts and in different departments Promote and manage all health and safety, fleet and sustainability standards, focussing on team safety and wellbeing in accordance with the relevant policies. This includes PPE, Vehicle checks, CV servicing and MOT's, VOR's, Contractor, hygiene, temperature checks, pest control, accidents and near misses. Ensuring all existing and new employees are trained to company standards with all relevant documents completed and submitted. Full compliance and completion of induction and probationary process for all new recruits. A Transport Manager will demonstrate the following skills and experiences: Experience of a fast-moving transport environment. Full understanding of Transport legislation. Evidence of effective management experience. Effective communication skills. Manage conflicting deadlines and able to prioritise. Evidence of creative and innovative thinking. Solid judgement and influencing skills to provide pace to get things delivered. Package: On offer is a basic salary of £35,000, a van to travel to and from work and a bonus scheme. Hours of Work: 06:00 hrs to 14:00 hrs 5 days Alternate Saturdays 04:00 hrs to 12:00 hrs, with a day off midweek on weeks worked
We are working with a highly successful and ambitious family-run haulage business who are looking for an experienced Transport Planning Manager to join their team. Operating from just outside Otley, they specialise in general haulage and pride themselves on delivering exceptional service to their customers. 1) Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, quick-thinking role 2) Are you driven by having to juggle changing priorities? 3) Does working for a company where you can be instrumental in its growth appeal? If you answered yes to all the above, then read on for more details. What's on offer? Salary dependent on experience in the haulage industry (£45-£50k per annum) Company pension 25 days holiday Opportunities for career advancement and professional development. A dynamic work environment that values teamwork, integrity, and mutual respect. Role Overview: Our client has ambitious plans to grow and as the Transport Planning Manager, you will play a key part in that. Supporting the Directors of the business and taking responsibility for a fleet of articulated vehicles and drivers, you will be comfortable in planning under pressure to ensure maximum revenue while adhering to legal constraints and maintaining high standards of customer service. If you thrive in an environment where you need to juggle and predict what might or might not happen during the day, then this could be the perfect opportunity. Plans regularly change with vehicles being held up, customer orders and cancellations coming in at short notice, along with loading and traffic delays, so you'll need to be agile. Key Responsibilities include: Develop efficient routes for drivers to maximise delivery effectiveness and minimise fuel consumption and transit time. Continuously evaluate and adjust routes based on factors such as traffic conditions, weather, and customer requirements. Assign daily routes and schedules to drivers, considering factors such as driver availability, vehicle capacity, and delivery deadlines. Proactively communicate with customers regarding delivery status updates, delays, or other relevant information. This is a key role within the business and for that we reason we are looking for: Experience & Knowledge Minimum 3 years' experience in transport planning. 2 years' experience in general haulage. Proficiency in planning 20 vehicles. Transport Manager's CPC or working towards. Comprehensive knowledge of drivers' hours regulations. Strong understanding of running costs. Proficient computer skills. Skills & Competencies Ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritise tasks. Highly adaptable and thrives in an ever-changing environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Desire to contribute to the growth of the business. Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm. Saturday mornings on a rota basis (to be discussed further during interview). This is the perfect opportunity for a commercially minded Transport Planning Manager who is looking to be part of a small growing business, where you can make a real impact and be valued and rewarded in your role. To apply, please send an up-to-date copy of your CV and we will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further. Key Appointments UK Ltd will assess your suitability for the role based on the information contained in your CV and application. This includes skills, experience, education, and location. Key Appointments UK Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this role, you give consent for your CV to be processes by Key Appointments for recruitment purposes. Our full Privacy Policy is available at key-appointments