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Joining our friendly and hard working family as an experienced Transport Manager, the successful candidate would lead a small team of HGV Drivers, all responsible for ensuring stock is moved efficiently and safely within the branch. You’ll make sure we deliver our products on time, in full, every time to local customers that expect the best from one of the largest suppliers of building materials. It means keeping a close eye on costs, resources and efficiency. In short, making sure everything runs like clockwork. But it’s not just a case of planning deliveries. You’ll need to coach your team and make sure they provide a first‐class, professional service. The biggest priority is safety, so you’ll also check that Drivers comply with the law and that vehicles are inspected.
Job Responsibility:
Responsible for the compliance and efficient management of the branch transport operation and the improvement of driver standards
Responsible for ensuring full compliance for vehicles and drivers, the reporting and management of accidents
Meeting agreed Transport/Fleet targets - utilisation and capacity targets
Planning / routing deliveries
Be a true leader, capable of developing and motivating your direct reports
Coach your team and make sure they provide a first‐class, professional service
Ensure safety standards never slip, by adhering to all stay safe policies and procedures
Be responsible for the success of a vital area of our business
Work with the whole branch team to ensure great customer service is achieved
Play a key part in stock management including goods in and out, and stock take
Requirements:
Proven experience of managing a small transport fleet
Creates high‐performing, engaged and motivated teams
Advantageous to have an understanding of CPC driver modules
Ability to provide great customer service and have experience in a similar role
Nice to have:
Highly adaptable, resilient and tenacious with high levels of energy and drive
Thrives in a dynamic and fast paced environment
Friendly and outgoing personality who is happy to communicate face to face with the branch team and build strong relationships
What we offer:
Annual colleague bonus
Contributory pension
Private healthcare
Life assurance
Sharesave scheme
Group wide colleague discounts across the Travis Perkins Group
Online discounts at leading retailers
Great work life balance with weekends and bank holidays off