Job Description:

Transport Manager (O License/ National CPC) | Andover
Location: Andover, UK
Salary: £45,000.00 - £50,000.00
Benefits: 25 days holiday + BH, Training & Development programmes

Transport Manager Required – 3PL Operations

Join one of the UK’s most successful 3PL providers at their site situated in the Andover area. This is a well-run and efficient operation, housing a small fleet of Class 1 HGVs operating both day and night movements for customers across the retail and commercial sectors.

As named Transport Manager you will manage the day-to-day transport operation, provide effective management of resources. Your role will involve working and aligning with a team of managers, supervisors, and drivers, and implementing strategies to enhance operational performance and fully adhere to all legal compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the depots operation, customer service, policies, procedures, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance customer experience.
• Collaborate with other departments onsite, such as operations, commercial and planning, to drive synergies and solution to both internal and external customers.
• Ensure compliance and implementation of group HR policies, procedures, and programs to support the recruitment, retention, and development of staff.
• Ensure absolute adherence to the companies H&S policies and procedures.
• Lead performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and career development planning, to support employee growth and development.
• Develop and implement training and development programs to enhance the skills and capabilities of employees at all levels of the transport team.
• P&L ownership/management for your Transport department.
• Work with both Regional and Divisional managers in alignment with company goals and strategic objectives.
• Prepare and manage depot budgets.
• Assist with the development of pricing strategies.

Transport Manager Requirements

• National Transport Manager CPC Holder.
• Experience of managing financial P&L’s.
• Experience using a broad range of TMS systems.
• Excellent man management and people skills.
• Management of a large site-based multi customer operation.
• Experience of managing in a large site-based multi customer transport.
• Strong understanding of central transport functions and understanding the role and support given to local site teams (desirable).
• Experience of continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Receive

• Salary: £45,000.00 - £50,000.00
• Mon-Fri | 40hrs per week
• 25 days holiday + BH
• Matched pension contributions
• We Care GP, various healthcare benefits
• Life Assurance after 6 months
• Retail discounts via companies reward gateway
• Excellent training and development programmes

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Transport Manager looking to work in a high-performing and efficient site-based operation, to join a well-established UK leading logistics organisation.

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