Job Description

Transport Manager

Keith Elkington Transport Ltd. – The Specialists in Foodservice Equipment Logistics.

Working hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 6pm (office based)

Main tasks

Compliance

· Keep up to date with Transport Legislation to make sure the Company is fully compliant

· International Transport Manager CPC – Operators licence updates

· Organise and fully maintain a fleet of vehicles and constantly look for ways to improve cost efficiency (see full list of duties) – Current fleet of around 8 HGVs and 20 LGVs

· Perform daily walk around checks and action findings accordingly

· Maintain breakdown cover information and search for competitive quotes

· Vehicle maintenance – liaise with suppliers and insurance brokers to arrange full repairs and claim settlements for any outstanding claims

· Oversee all Driver licence checks, Eye-sight checks and Medical checks

· Prepare and maintain all relevant paperwork for a successful FORS and ISO audits

· Perform and oversee all Administrative tasks in regards to Transport Operations (see full list of duties)

· Investigate PCNs

· Review fuel prices

· Monitor and review individual driving scores

· Produce accurate and relevant KPI’s to the Board of Directors (delivery, collections, carbon, vehicle mileage, vehicle expenditure, vehicle tracker, etc.)

· Conduct RTA investigations and submit reports to insurance brokers

· Investigate H&S related injuries, produce accident reports and implement corrective actions

· Implement processes and systems that continuously improve the Operation

· Oversee day to day Transport Operations to ensure best practice methodology is used, review and implement corrective actions

· Conduct Inductions for new employees

· Fire awareness

· Renew Environmental permits and Waste carrier licence

People/Team

· Communicate with customers effectively and resolve any complaints

· Implement a succession plan and conduct regular appraisals

· Assist with processes and procedures according to the Company’s handbook

· Implement and oversee training plans of all employees in the transport department

· Liaise with the Warehouse Manager, Planner and Managing Director in regards to all transport activities

Essential

International Transport Manager CPC

Desirable

Driving licence (Cat B)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you available to start ASAP? If not, when?
• Do you live in Milton Keynes? If not, how long is your commute?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (Cat B) (preferred)
• International Transport Manager CPC (required)

Work Location: In person

Job Description

Job Description: Transport Manager

Responsible to: Managing Director

Responsible for: The Transport Manager accomplishes department objectives and day to day tasks by supervising staff, organizing and monitoring work process.

Hours: Monday – Friday

Flexible to work weekends where required

Main Duties:

· To ensure that the team have planned and managed that all vehicles are being

utilized effectively and maximise fleet profitably.

· Day to day supervision of the drivers and the office team.

· Be prepared to step in and cover resourcing issues/ gaps as and when required.

· Ensure the team are updating and progressing accordingly.

· Ensure that the jobs allocated to drivers are done so meeting the requirements of

the Working Time Directive/driver hours regulation.

· Monitoring/authorising driver’s hours and overtime timesheets.

· Be one of the main points of contacts for the transport office staff and drivers.

· Ensure that all jobs are priced and closed off & invoiced when completed.

· Liaise with Drivers and Customers in relation to delays and possible issues.

· Updating any relevant spreadsheets to reflect the service standards for our

customers.

· Provide strong leadership, direction and mentoring, thereby fostering and sustaining

co-operation and team spirit.

· Monitor Subcontractors to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide

needed services.

· To oversee all areas ensuring daily tasks are complete

· Maintaining a high level of Customer Care.

· Developing and maintaining long-term working relationships with customers.

· Ensuring that the fleet vehicles and trailers are maintained/inspected in line with the

guide to maintaining roadworthiness and operators O Licence requirements

· Ensuring that drivers conduct a walk around check of a vehicle/ trailer prior to using the equipment on the public highway and follow Monk’s defect procedures.

· Keep the MD informed of any major issues and any problems and what has been done to resolve them

· Responsible for transport office staff/driver recruitment and interviews

· Name and position to be added onto the company’s operator licence

· Report to the MD any MOT failures or roadside prohibitions immediately

Essential Requirements:

· CPC holder

· Effective communication is a must

· Excellent organisation skills are essential

· Good IT skills

· Familiar with transport management

· Able to work as part of a team

· Valid UK driving licence

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £37,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person