Transport Manager

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

The Purpose of this role is to ensure Fleet & Asset Compliance & Safety & Operational Efficiency are Maintained in line with current Legislation & Operator Licence requirements.

Driver Performance Standards are Managed to a Sufficiently High Level to Deliver an Exceptional Customer Service. Empowering, Developing, Managing & Driving Forward the Performance of the Driver Team.

An Integral Part of the Transport Management Team;
Work Closely with all internal & external stakeholders & all business departments, collaborating & cooperating to promote & maintain an efficient fleet operation.

Accountability & Responsibility for ensuring all Fleet & Transport Costs are controlled & accurately recorded.

Innovate, Utilise Proactive Solutions & Techniques, Continuously Aiming to Improve Performance, Processes & Practices.

a) Responsible to: Head of Transport

b) Responsible for: HGV Drivers, Transport Administration

c) Liaison with:
Directors, Managers, Employees, Clients, Suppliers, Visitors

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure Drivers & the Fleet deliver a best-in-class customer service; deploy appropriate controls & procedures to effectively & efficiently manage & fulfil all aspects of expected group contractual obligations, customer requirements & service levels, on time in full.
• Maximise fleet utilisation, tonnage, load count & revenue through dynamic engagement with drivers & relevant business units, ensure capacity is maximised & profit realised through efficient loading & effective time management of driver activity.
• Provide visible, creative, flexible, empathic & consistent leadership in order to develop HGV driver teams & build a positive driver culture within the group.
• Understand & leverage the company’s operating systems & communication devices, ensuring that all direct reports use the systems & devices provided correctly & those systems are fully benefiting the operation.
• Vehicle management: liaison with Drivers, Planners, Fleet & other Transport Managers, ensure vehicles operate safely, prioritising wheel security, defect & damage reporting & rectification, monitor vehicle gross weights & load safety compliance, ensure driver & vehicle legal compliance is maintained consistently & always.
• Maximise fleet utilisation;
  Collaborate with Planners, Transport Mangers, Fleet Manager & Workshop to Minimise Asset Downtime & VOR.
• Report, investigate & document fully all Accidents & Incidents as per company policy & procedure, act where required & address negligence accordingly.
• Manage the Performance of the Driver Teams to ensure optimum fleet efficiency is achieved in line with KPI’s set for each department & direct report.
• Manage time & attendance for all direct line reports in line with company policy & procedure.
• Financial Accountability for assigned Transport Departmental Spend & budget.
• Fleet Compliance;
  Ensure the Fleet is Legal, Roadworthy & Conforms to the Required Legislative, Operator Licensing & Company Standards.
• Utilise Chosen Technology, Systems & Platforms Thoroughly & Efficiently to Maintain Asset Compliance.
• Ensure a Continuous Improvement Mindset is Employed to Improve & Streamline Processes & Practices, Driving Forward Change & Presenting Ideas & Suggestions that Promote Growth & Efficiency within the Business.
• Attend Management Meetings & Events as
  
  Required:
  
  Present Agreed KPI’s, Updates, Cost Critical Events, Provide Justification for Departmental Spending.
• Actively Contribute to the Transport Team Effort, build a Strong Culture of Collaboration, Cooperation, Supporting other Team Members & Head of Transport.
• Communicate Effectively, Clearly, Respectfully with All Team Members, Colleagues, Internal & External Contacts, Customers & Business Partners, maintain Productive working relationships with all Personnel & Departments.
• Act in Accordance with the Companies Health & Safety Policies, Procedures & Standards, Maintain Compliance with Current Legislation & Environmental Regulations, highlight any issues appropriately, ensure knowledge is kept up to date with any changes to industry standards, regulations & statutes.
• Operator Licence Named Transport…