Transport Manager

Are you an experienced transport supervisor within a fast paced environment?

Do you have strong geographical knowledge with excellent experience using route planning software?

Would you like to work for a leading company with excellent career opportunities?

We have a very exciting role to join a top local business as they grow their team. If interested, call Alex on 02890 313157 or email [email protected]

As Transport Manager you will have overall responsibility for the performance of your department and Team. You will manage H&S, compliance, and continuous improvement strategies to achieve KPI and financial targets for your function. 

You will be able to demonstrate experience in Transport/Logistics management and have a strong track record of achieving results.

Day to day you will be responsible for:

• Leading, managing and motivating the Transport team to deliver on its strategic and Operational objectives. 
• Ensure the Transport department is fully compliant with all Licence and CPC requirements. 
• Ensure Health and Safety policy is consistently applied. 
• Ensure that unsafe behaviour is discouraged, promoting a zero accident and incident culture. 
• Store and analyse tachograph (analogue and digital) data to ensure strict driver compliance. 
• All vehicle tax, MOT, 12-week inspection’s, servicing, and tail lift and LOLER tests as well as any booking in for any ad-hoc repairs to be managed in a timely and efficient manner. 
• Oversee the loading process to maintain accuracy of load fill and ensure safe working practices are adhered to. 
• Track vehicle performance data daily. 
• Analyzing current routes to ensure cost effectiveness. 
• Report cost/ performance metrics monthly 
• Completing all appropriate paperwork to deadlines. 
• Understand and work to solve issues which drivers may experience. 
• Annually review existing fleet, specifying, pricing, negotiating, the purchase of new any replacement vehicles as required. 
• Ensure that fleet spend is within budget and cost effective. 
• Assisting with Warehouse to Wheels project. 
• Liaising with couriers where required.
• Report any issues to Senior management. 
• Report on all KPI’s to Senior management. 

Essential Criteria

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Up to date National and International CPC/ HGV License
• Experience with route planning software
• Strong geographical knowledge of the North and South of Ireland
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Good working knowledge of Excel
• Experience of leading and working on projects
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment

Next Steps:
Please submit your application or speak to a specialist consultant from the Abacus team on 0044 (0) 28 9031 3157 for a confidential discussion. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 4 business hours.
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