Transport Manager

Ref: 548083

Essex

£50,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Transport Manager

About the candidate

The candidate boasts extensive experience as a Transport Manager with a proven track record in effectively running successful transport functions in high-pressure environments. With a strong educational background in computer science coupled with certified International Transport CPC, IOSH Managing safely, and being a FORS practitioner, they exhibit a comprehensive understanding of transportation operating systems, safety compliance, and strategic route planning. Their experience spans across facilitating vehicle management, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, and enhancing operational efficiencies across various sectors including manufacturing, logistics, and dairy industries.

Their roles have highlighted their capacity for strategic planning, attention to detail in completing all administrative processes, and a collaborative approach to work with cross-functional teams to integrate logistics solutions, aiming for exceptional customer service. Through these positions, they have demonstrated strong organisational, managerial, and analytical skills, underpinned by a commitment to adhering to company policies, procedures, and legislation, particularly in health and safety. Their career showcases a continuous drive for operational excellence and cost reduction, making them an invaluable asset in any transport and logistics management role.

What makes them great?

• Demonstrated excellence in overseeing vehicle management, ensuring safe operations, and adhering to health and safety legislation.
• Strategic planner with a knack for utilising fleet capabilities to maximum capacity and improving customer service.
• Adept at implementing cost reductions and operational efficiencies, evidenced by tangible improvements in fleet utilisation and reduced vehicle downtime.
• Proven capability in managing cross-functional teams to ensure logistics solutions are fully integrated.

Areas of expertise

• Certified International Transport CPC
• IOSH Managing safely
• FORS practitioner
• Expertise in running successful transport operations in high-pressure environments
• Strong understanding of Transport operating systems
• Proficient in Safety compliance
• Strategic route planning
• Fully competent in using all Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organisational, managerial, and analytical skills