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SalaryA leading manufacturing and production company in the Braintree area are looking for a Transport Manager to join their team. The Transport Manager will oversee a busy Transport and Logistics department and will need to have extensive compliance experience.
What's on offer?
- Salary negotiable
- Start and finish times negotiable - core hours are 8am to 5pm
- 22 days holiday rising to 25 days over 3 years plus bank holidays
- Social events such as family days and Christmas party
- Healthcare scheme
- Free onsite parking
Duties:
- Oversee the Transport & Logistics Department managing up to 30 staff
- Be responsible for the Operators License
- Ensure compliance with legislation, internal policies and procedures
- Fleet management of approximately 35 plus assets
- Periodic and routine maintenance and management of breakdowns etc.
- Adhere & promote health & safety, toolbox talks
- Develop, lead, mentor & motivate team
- Carry out training, appraisals and disciplinaries
- Management of procurement & budgeting for department
- LOLER compliance
To be considered for this position you will need the following experience:
- Must have a Transport CPC managers qualification and previous transport management experience
- Excellent knowledge of transport legislation and management of digital Tachograph and Moffat is required
- Experience gained within the manufacturing industry is essential
- Transport compliance & auditing experience is essential
- Good knowledge of equipment maintenance and previous HGV experience/licence is preferable
- Must be able to work well under pressure in a diverse and challenging environment
- Proactive approach to improving business and working relationships
- Excellent level of accuracy, numeracy and literacy with good Microsoft office skills
Candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible to apply for this vacancy.
Call appointments if you would like to discuss this role further.
