Transport Manager
Job Description
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Overall responsibility for ensuring the safe, efficient and effective running of the fleet in the transport operation and ensuring that the fleet is up to date with industry standards and haulage regulations.
The role will be conducted over a 10-hour day shift, Monday to Friday.
About the Ideal Person
To have at least 5 yearsandrsquo; experience of working within a Transport department, involving HGVandrsquo;s.
Be able to work alongside 2 other Transport Managers, as part of the overall team, so being a strong team player will be extremely important.
The successful candidate MUST have achieved a CPC, and held it for at least 2 years.
Class 1 driver qualified, preferred but not essential. Plus, a strong knowledge of truck and trailers, would be beneficial.
You will, at least, be required to hold a valid UK driving licence, for cars and light commercial vehicles.
Key Deliverables in role:-
andmiddot; Maintain O Licence data to the satisfaction of the Office of the Traffic Commissioner and DVSA, maintain the accuracy of fleet and business data held on Vehicle Operator Licence.
andmiddot; Maintain vehicle planner and all documentation relating to fleet, arrange routine preventative maintenance of fleet with various workshops and ensure Companyandrsquo;s VOR policy is enforced
andmiddot; Manage and review preventative maintenance processes and implement change as and when required
andmiddot; Monitor driverandrsquo;s defect reporting and challenge individuals where necessary
andmiddot; Monitoring of vehicle, driver downloads, missing mileage andamp; tacho infringements
andmiddot; Review tachograph data regularly to spot any driver rule violations and provide appropriate training to help drivers improve their overall performance
andmiddot; Controlling WTD report process andamp; reporting of stats to senior management
andmiddot; Communicating with driver population ensuring that they are kept up to date with relevant training/qualifications and company policies and any changes to drivers legal requirements both in the UK and EU where necessary
andmiddot; Data input: Company portal / fleet maintenance spreadsheet and ensure driver licence/DCPC training up to date on portal
andmiddot; Vehicle defect tracking andamp; management, ensure daily handovers containing vehicle related issues are resolved in a timely manner to ensure effective availability of fleet for the operations team
andmiddot; Timely escalation of Handamp;S/RTA issues to General Manager
andmiddot; Tyre inspections monitored and fleet compliance checked engage with national/EU suppliers to reduce costs long term
andmiddot; Ensure the site Health andamp; Safety policies are maintained andamp; followed
andmiddot; Ensure all vehicles are legal and registered for the appropriate O licence
andmiddot; Recruitment andamp; Onboarding of qualified and experienced PAYE drivers who meet all legal and regulatory requirements.
andmiddot; Accident investigation, liaising with insurance brokers andamp; 3rd parties to resolve issues and ensure minimum downtime of fleet
andmiddot; Actively maintain self-Continuous Professional Development by attending seminars/meetings.
andmiddot; Investigate and advise on opportunities to improve aspects of providing continuous and effective control of the transport operation.
andmiddot; Demonstrate knowledge of transportation regulations, logistics processes, EU driving legislation and overall transport management, provide advice and guidance on legislation and good practices relating to fleet management issues with the operational team members
andmiddot; Other duties as necessary to help the business as required by the Operations Managers.
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