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Assistant Transport Manager
Job in
London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-08
Listing for:
Culina Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-08
Job specializations:
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Transportation
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Management
General Management, Contracts Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Reporting to the Transport Manager, the Assistant Transport Manager will be responsible for the 24/7 Transport operations, managing the Transport Team and supporting the Transport Manager in ensuring that costs are controlled in line with budget / forecast expectations.
Working hours:4 on 4 off Days, 6am-6pm
Salary:Up to £44,000
Key Duties of an Assistant Transport Manager:
- Manage the Depot Transport staff to execute Traffic plans to enable delivery of products to customers within agreed service levels.
- Reduce non contract maintenance and damage spends through the use of vehicle passports, daily confirmation of spend, in conjunction with other Culina depots.
- Ensure that all available fleet is on the road and declared to enable the Planning Team to plan the resource.
- Motivate and develop the team through engagement, training and personal development plans.
- Ensure all staff are fully trained and have the correct equipment.
- Ensure that the Transport team comply with all relevant statutes and regulations.
- Communicate with 3rd Party hauliers in regard to control of all reported defects on drop trailers left for pre loading.
- Check and approve maintenance cost reports and related invoices.
- Ensure annual MOTs and service intervals on all fleet equipment are carried out on time.
- Monitor, Audit and Control suppliers.
- Attend Monthly Customer review meetings in the absence of the Transport Manager.
- Supports communication throughout department including team briefings and publication of KPIs.
- Support implementation of service improvements in conjunction with customers and other areas of the business.
- Generate and implement ideas with regards to staff and operational changes, which will help drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure a secure and safe environment for staff, both in your department and across the wider business.
- Be responsible for the maintenance and fuel aspect of Transport Budget, to include various KPI's and costs.
- Support the company in regard to reducing its carbon footprint, for example reducing road miles.
- Ability to deputise for the Transport Manager.
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