Transport Manager
Lancashire
£40,000 - £50,000 + Benefits
Role Profile
Our client, who is the market leader within their specialism, is looking to recruit a Transport Manager for their operation based in Lancaster. Reporting into the Head of Operations you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of an effective and consistent service to a number of key contracts.
Responsibilities include:
- Effectively organizing and managing a team of planners, drivers and looking after a fleet of vehicles.
- To manage all direct reports daily ensuring they have the required skills, knowledge, give guidance and motivation as required to achieve service excellence to the highest standards, exceeding where possible.
- Ensure Company Health and Safety procedures are carried out and that all drivers adhere to driving legislation always.
- Manage all fleet vehicles in line with Company compliance and policies of the Ministry of Transport Regulations.
- Reviewing and improving productivity through effective provision of planning information
- To maintain all documentation and ensure compliance with legal requirements regarding transportation, Health & Safety and Environment, and implementation of transport strategies.
- Cost effective utilization of vehicles and management of vehicle maintenance
- Development of transport team/operation
- Incident and accident investigation and be the first point of contact for any problems that may arise.
Skills and Experiences
To be successful in this role you'll have very strong people management and development skills and be able to build strong relationships with other departments. Support other departments such as mechanics and driver trainers, good listener and able to convey information to all levels. Also, to be able to work in a fast paced environment, act on information to improve service internally and externally, improve staff training and knowledge.
Our Client
Our client is an established Logistics business based in Lancashire.
Remuneration
£40,000 - £50,000 + Benefits
About Cast UK
Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in 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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