Transport Manager

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, highly customer centric and engaging Transport Manager to join a successful, well-established and market-leading business. The company, as part of their continued success and expansion plans, has an immediate opening as a result of continued growth and new business wins. This is an exceptional platform to further progress your career within an environment that can offer genuine career advancement opportunities. It is a Mon to Fri, day position.
This appointment is critical in supporting the expansion of the site and as the role is varied and fast-paced, it will require a very high calibre candidate that thrives in a dynamic environment, who can juggle multiple priorities but always has the customer at the heart of everything they do.
It is essential that you have experience within the transport and logistics sector, and preference will be given to CPC qualified professionals. You may be at a point in your career where you have gained experience, demonstrated successes both commercially, operationally and from a leadership perspective, but are now looking for that particular environment in which your goals and career aspirations can be realised and further supported and developed.
Reporting directly into the Site Manager, you will lead and manage the transport operations ensuring OTIF and service delivery commitments, support with the P&L and control costs within agreed budgets. You will ensure HR compliance, recruit, train and set objectives accordingly and onboard new customers. You will be experienced with regards to legislative compliance from a driver and vehicle perspective, monitor fuel consumption and ensure compliance to H&S policies. Additional duties will include fire safety, first aid, asset and facilities maintenance, stock control and the management of incoming and outgoing goods.
What will set you apart is your energy, resilience, leadership skills and desire to deliver results. You will see this as a chance to make a real positive impact in the business. For those that do, genuine career opportunities are available. Preference will be given to candidates who are well educated and are committed to personal and professional development.
If you are pro-active, resilient and self-motivated with a positive way of thinking, highly personable, diplomatic, professional and possess exceptional communication skills with a pragmatic, hands-on approach, get in touch ASAP!
For immediate consideration, send your CV without delay!

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

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