Transport Manager

Our client is a well-established European trailer, international transport operator and Freight forwarder, a market leader in the provision of European logistics services to a large number of very substantial manufacturers, importers, and exporters both in the UK and in Europe We now have an exciting Transport opportunity to join the team as we are now looking for a Transport Manager based in Dover in Kent

Your role will involve:
* Recruitment and induction of new Class 1 drivers.
* Manage and mentor a team of 46 HGV drivers
* Allocate work to the driving staff, noting working hours and available resources.
* Conducting Driver disciplinaries where required and enforcing high standards of driver behaviour.
* Instigating training plans for under achieving driving staff with clear objectives and timelines.
* To support and assist where required the Site & Warehouse Manager.
* Working closely with Operations staff allocating and maximising driver resources.
* To thoroughly investigate any issues of damage, be it own or 3rd party, assessing driver behaviour and initiating improvements,
* Collating information from driver time sheets, reviewing bonus and overtime payments.
* Building an excellent working relationship with our on-site Workshop, monitoring repairs. Ensuring that Tractor Units and Trailers are available for PMI/ MOT.
* Negotiating with Suppliers for provision of Driver consumables and ensuring that all Drivers have the equipment required to fulfil their duties.
* Reviewing and issuing documentation to Drivers and having a good understanding of customs processes, post Brexit, training will also be provided.
* Covering for the Site & Warehouse Manager when absent or on holiday The successful candidate must have:
* UK or European Transport Management experience.
* UK and International CPC.
* To have held a Class 1 Licence.
* Excellent communication skills (Written & Verbal)
* A confident personality with a can do attitude.
* A professional positive and helpful attitude.
* Numerate and literate, it is vital that the successful candidate is able to explain complex logistical issues concisely in both written and verbal form.
* IT literate.
* Ambitious with a desire to succeed.
* Strong organisational skills with an excellent memory Package and Benefits
* Salary Circa £50,000/£60,000
* 22 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
* Pension
* Hours - Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm with the successful candidate expected to work 1 Saturday morning in 3 - 0800 - 1300 Hrs