Contract:
Permanent
Salary:
£38-42k (dependent on experience)
Hours:
40 hours per week - 08:30-17:00
Location:
Redhouse Interchange Depot, Doncaster
Role Overview
Mawdsleys is a leading pharmaceutical logistics and transportation company dedicated to providing an excellent service to our clients. With a fleet of state-of-the-art temperature-controlled vehicles, and a commitment to compliance excellence, we are looking for a dynamic and experienced Transport Manager to join our team. The Transport Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our HGV & LCV fleet, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, and optimising efficiency and safety. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transport management, and a proven track record of successfully managing a team.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Fleet management – oversee the maintenance, scheduling, and operation of the fleet;
- Regulatory compliance – ensure all activities comply with transportation laws and regulations, including DVSA, MHRA & health and safety standards;
- Team leadership – manage and motivate a team of drivers, schedulers and support staff;
- Budget management – manage the transport department budget, including cost control;
- Customer service – maintain high levels of customer satisfaction through effective service delivery and problem resolution;
- Reporting – prepare regular reports on transport operations, including performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs);
- Ensure that operations are carried out in adherence to Good Distribution Practice (GDP) principles;
- Direct the operations team in the safe movement of pharmaceuticals throughout the supply chain from goods receipt to final mile delivery;
- Promote patient safety in-line with the guidance and advice provided by quality team and controlled by the business quality management system. Ensuring that business-agreed processes are followed and standards adhered to;
- Champion Health & Safety in all aspects of the operations, ensuring that the companies' zero-accident culture is promoted and worked to;
- Align with all MHRA regulation/company SOP's to safeguard product integrity and cool-chain stipulations;
- Manage warehouse colleagues to deliver operational and customer-service excellence;
- Support the ML commercial team in their quest to grow the business;
- Encourage open communication. Express thoughts clearly, accurately and precisely, both verbally and in writing;
- React appropriately while listening and understanding the views of others. Help others see a different point of view;
- Provide a service to customers that meet the targets of the business in regards to order fill, delivery on-time and professional customer service;
- Be involved and lead, if relevant, any projects that are required to support the business strategy;
- Ensure that holidays, absence and company policies are adhered to on a daily basis.
What we're looking for from you
Essential
- Certifications – CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) in National and International Road Haulage;
- Experience – minimum of 2 years in post as a transport manager;
- O Licence – minimum of 2 years named on a business O Licence;
- Training – evidence of continual professional development training;
- Skills – strong leadership and organisational skills, excellent communication abilities;
- Systems – proficiency in transport management software;
- Knowledge – in-depth understanding of HGV regulations, safety standards, and best practices;
- Ability to travel to multiple sites in the North of England and Scotland;
- IT – experienced in Microsoft Outlook and Office applications, including Word & Excel;
- Character – honest and open approach
Desirable
- Experience – minimum of 5 years of experience in transport management, with HGVs & LCVs;
- Flexible approach to work to ensure a controlled approach to all team members;
- Effective in planning and prioritisation;
- Confident, enthusiastic, with good interpersonal skills;
- Uses initiative and judgement effectively to make correct decisions;
- Able to motivate staff of all abilities through tact, politeness and assertiveness;
- Ability to deal with difficult situations resulting in satisfactory closure;
- Management of multi-site transport teams.
You may have experience in the following: Fleet Manager, Logistics Manager, Transport Operations Manager, Distribution Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Transportation Supervisor, Logistics Coordinator, HGV Manager, Road Haulage Manager, Delivery Manager, Transport Planner, etc.
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