Transport Manager

Transport Manager

Centrado Trading Limited is a progressive UK company that supplies materials to the picture framing industry.  We are recruiting for an outstanding individual who is reliable and hard-working, to be part of a highly motivated team.  We have grown through geographical expansion, competitive sourcing and increased product range and operate from purpose built premises in Fenstanton, Cambridgeshire.

This vacancy is for a Transport Manager to manage the multi-drop, transport function of the Huntingdon site, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of Customer service excellence and ensuring the legal requirements of road haulage are met.  We operate our own fleet of 25 vehicles which includes a 12T truck together with 5T and 3.5T Mercedes vans. 

What will you be doing for us?

• Responsible for legal compliance of the Transport fleet and Operator’s Licence
• Identify risk, issues and opportunities to improve delivery
• Manage driver hours and ensure legal compliance
• Ensure all company commercial vehicles are maintained and roadworthy
• Route monitoring and amendment to ensure efficient utilisation of transport resources
• Tachograph processing and review
• Deliver outstanding customer service through helpful and friendly delivery team
• Drivers are communicated with effectively, including full briefs/de-briefs
• Operate to, and improve upon, KPI Targets and cost control to budget

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• A minimum of 5 years experience within a Transport Management role
• Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Haulage for Managers
• Demonstrated knowledge of transport legislation
• Outstanding leadership and manager of people who demonstrates the Centrado Vision and Values and nurtures the culture
• Effective judgement and decision making
• Excellent level of accuracy, numeracy & literacy
• Experience of data analysis and reporting

What can we offer you?

• Opportunities for Progression
• Holiday:  23 days per annum
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Pay Reviews
• Company Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Additional holiday for long service
• Employee Recognition Awards
• New purpose built business premises with on site parking located in Fenstanton, Cambridgeshire, PE28 9RB

 If this sounds like you, please contact us today!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary:  £42,000.00 - £45,000.00 per annum

Hours: 47.5 hours, Monday to Friday (8.30am until 6.30pm)