Transport Manager
Wakefield
£65,000 - £70,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits
Role Profile
Our client, who is a well-established Logistics business, are looking to recruit a Transport Manager for their operation based in Wakefield. Reporting into the General Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of a busy, fast-paced Transport function.
Responsibilities
- To manage a busy transport office consisting of Shift Managers, Team Managers and Transport Planners, ensuring they have the required skills, knowledge and guidance to achieve service excellence
- Ensuring daily KPI's are adhered and high standards are maintained
- Ensure Company Health and Safety procedures are carried out and that all drivers adhere to driving legislation always.
- Manage all elements of fleet compliance in line with legislation
- Lead on continuous improvement projects across the Transport function
- Cost effective utilization of vehicles and management of vehicle maintenance
- Development of transport team/operation
- Incident and accident investigation
Skills & Experience
- You will ideally come from a large, blue-chip background and have experience managing large fleets
- A background within retail/ multi-temp environments would be highly desirable
- CPC and H&S qualifications
- Strong people manager, proven track-record of staff development and up-skilling
- Experience using various transport systems and telematics would be desirable
- Experience of implementing new systems would be an advantage
Our Client
Our client is a well-established Logistics business with operations across the UK.
Remuneration
£65,000 - £70,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits
About Cast UK
Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Business Change & Transformation, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit www.castuk.com
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