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SalaryTransport Manager
Location: Redhill
Salary: £50,000 per annum, plus a new and lucrative bonus scheme.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Transport Manager to join our client. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in optimizing transport operations, ensuring cost efficiency, and managing a fleet of over 20 vehicles. This role requires agility in adapting to change and managing short lead times for deliveries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Continuous improvement and optimization of routes and driver schedules to maximize cost efficiency.
- Experience in managing a fleet with over 250 drops per day, utilizing routing optimization techniques.
- Leadership and management of transport teams, ensuring productivity and adherence to safety standards.
- Familiarity with FORS accreditation requirements and ensuring compliance standards.
- Oversight of vehicle records, including defect management and corrective plans, to maintain current and accurate documentation.
- Conduct regular fuel audits to forecast and manage budgetary requirements.
- Ensure the safety and security of vehicles and their contents during transportation.
- Efficiently coordinate product deliveries to designated sites and office addresses, ensuring all documentation is processed accurately.
- Collaborate with the wider team to address any issues or queries within agreed service level agreements (SLAs).
- Compile drivers' briefs to effectively communicate key events, successes, and customer requirements.
- Maintain adherence to SLAs for deliveries, ensuring all estimated time of arrivals (ETAs) are met.
- Responsible for achieving transport department's yearly budget targets.
- Ensure availability of delivery and collection proof of deliveries (PODs).
- Actively solicit and respond to customer feedback to enhance service quality.
- Adhere to internal case SLAs and conduct performance assessments and coaching sessions with drivers to review their performance in health and safety, customer service, efficiency, and driving compliance.
If you are a proactive leader with a strong background in transport management and a commitment to delivering excellence, we encourage you to apply.
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