Transport Manager

Manchester Source: WhatJobs

£42,000–£56,000

About the Role

Are you an experienced Transport Manager looking for your next exciting challenge? If you pride yourself on your ability to engage, lead, and motivate your team then please read on...

We are a rapidly expanding successful group that encompasses all aspects of the meat trade, and we are currently recruiting for a Transport Manager to manage the Transport Operation at our Irlam, Manchester Site.

This is a rare and exciting to join a fast paced 24 hour business and make a difference!

Our business which is a catering butcher has over 100 years of experience in the meat and farming industries. All products are prepared in the factory at Manchester daily to each customer's specifications, packaged and labelled to and above legislation, and then delivered direct throughout the UK.

Job Opportunity

Primary responsibilities of the Transport Manager are;

To lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the transport department, ensuring the smooth running and safe, legal, efficient and cost-effective delivery of all daily transport activities. The role is responsible for developing the transport team, maintaining high service standards, ensuring regulatory compliance, and overseeing the upkeep and maintenance of the transport depot and associated facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & People Management

Lead, motivate, support and develop the Transport Team Management, Supervisors and wider transport team including Despatch.
Manage recruitment, induction, performance, absence, disciplinary and development processes.
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Transport Operations

Responsible for the upkeep and management of the Operators Licence
Responsible for ensuring that the relevant records are maintained in respect of the Tachographs
Plan and optimise daily delivery routes, ensuring efficient use of vehicles and resources whilst meeting customer service requirements and maximising operational efficiency and minimising costs.
Monitor operational KPIs, including route performance, delivery schedules and driver productivity and implement improvements to maximise service levels and productivity.
Respond to operational issues and implement solutions to minimise service disruption.
Manage transport budgets, labour costs, overtime and agency usage.
Support operational planning and business continuity during periods of disruption.
Manage, maintain and improve Third Party supplier relationships

Compliance & Safety

Ensure compliance with all relevant transport legislation, Health & Safety requirements and company policies.
Maintain accurate records and ensure the department remains audit ready.
Investigate accidents, incidents and customer complaints, implementing corrective actions where necessary.

Fleet Management

Ensure vehicles are available, roadworthy, maintained, serviced and repaired in accordance with legal and company and operational requirements.
Monitor vehicle defects, fleet availability, cleanliness and utilisation.
Liaise with maintenance providers and contractors to minimise vehicle downtime.

Depot Management

Take responsibility for the safe, secure and efficient management of the transport depot.

Customer & Business Performance

Build effective relationships with customers, suppliers and internal departments.
Resolve service issues professionally and identify opportunities to improve customer satisfaction.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.

Performance and Compliance

Monitor driver performance using telematics, KPIs and Operational reporting
Address performance concerns through coaching, file notes and escalation where appropriate
Investigate vehicle incidents, customer complaints and operational issues, escalating significant matters

The base working hours for the role are Monday to Friday , including additional flexibility to meet business requirements including the weekend rota and on call and cover for Transport Management/Supervision.

Working hours are ;

Week 1 - Monday to Friday

Week 2 - Tuesday to Friday and Saturday

Additionally, flexibility may be required to meet business needs.

We would welcome applications with experience in the following areas: distribution, logistics, route planning, scheduling and as a Transport Manager, Transport Depot Manager, Transport Operations Manager, or Transport Supervisor.

Benefits

Discounted staff sales
20 days holiday plus some bank holidays
Service holidays after 5 years of service
Employee of the Month bonus
On-site car parking
Attendance Bonus Holiday
Christmas Gift

Essential Skills

You will have proven experience in a similar role in transport/logistics in a fast-paced environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to lead and motivate your team and build strong relationships across the business.
Excellent commercial acumen as you will have considerable budget responsibility.
Excellent working knowledge of driver's hours, transport compliance, WTD, and tachograph legislation.
Experience in using route planning software.
Excellent organisation skills.
Proven experience in working towards KPIs.
Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft applications.
A full UK driving licence.
FLT counterbalance licence (desirable)

About Company

Birtwistle’s started life as a family butcher over 100 years ago. Since then, the business has changed dramatically and none more so than in recent years.

In 2003, MJ Birtwistle & Co Ltd was established and marked the start of a new era in our history. Since then, growth has been dramatic, with the business expanding from one site at Worsley to eight sites across the UK.

We’re always looking for great people to come and work with us. If you’ve got the right passion, drive, and will to succeed, then we’ll nurture it and give you the opportunities to forge a successful career at Birtwistle’s.