Transport Manager

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104Job Description:Transport Manager
Thame
£40,000-£50,000 PA
37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday
Permanent

Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced Transport Manager for a British based industrial gas company who operate across the globe.
The purpose of this position is to manage a team of 20-30 drivers, ensuring that key service indicators and cost targets are achieved.

Transport Manager Responsibilities

• Manage team of drivers
• Ensure compliance within strict company safety standards
• Manage transport costs whilst developing improvement programmes
• Maintain the delivery of bulk industrial gases keeping within agreed service levels
• Manage cost budgets and take corrective actions where necessary, including fuel efficiency monitoring
• Weekly reporting to regional manager
• Liaising with various internal departments as part of the operational nature of the role
• Arranging fleet maintenance
• Manage all aspects of legal compliance to meet requirements of operator’s licence
• Manage people processes including but not limited to; recruitment, training, disciplinary & grievances
• Undertake driver reviews, establish any development needs and implement training plans
• Complete daily de-brief with drivers
• Maintain records for SHEQ purposes

The successful Transport Manager will be required to have the following experience, skills & qualifications

• Transport Management experience
• Workplace SHEQ management experience
• Effective communication experience, both internal and external
• Excellent people management skills
• CPC qualification
• ADR licence (current, lapsed, or excellent knowledge with willingness to obtain certification)
• NEBOSH – Desirable
• Excellent knowledge and previous experience of distribution/transport operations

Benefits

• £40,000-£50,000 PA DOE
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Excellent training, learning and professional development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Generous pension scheme (10.7% company contributions)

The ED&I goals are at the forefront of our client’s commitments, therefore no matter your background or identity, permitting you meet the above criteria, please do not hesitate to apply by submitting an up-to-date CV and Jamie from our Didcot branch will be in touch.Location: South East, Thame