JOB OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Transport Manager to oversee our transportation operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective movement of goods while maintaining high standards of customer service. This role requires strong leadership and organisational skills, as well as a deep understanding of logistics and supply chain management. This will be to join a team of Transport Managers and compliance consultants.

DRIVING LICENCES AND QUALIFICATIONS

You’re responsible for making sure:

• drivers have the appropriate licence for the vehicle they’re driving - this includes drivers from the EU who must register their driving licence with DVLA within 12 months of becoming resident
• regular checks are carried out on the drivers’ licences
• vocational drivers have a valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) card
• drivers are adequately trained and competent to operate all relevant vehicles and equipment
• you contribute to relevant training and disciplinary processes as required

SKILLS

• Proven experience in management within a transport or logistics environment.
• Strong driving knowledge with an understanding of transport regulations.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and general computer literacy.
• Exceptional leadership abilities to guide and motivate a team.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal, to interact with diverse stakeholders.
• Customer service orientation to ensure client satisfaction at all levels.
• IT proficiency to utilise various software systems for tracking and reporting purposes. Experience in Weighsoft, Fleeteye and Smart Analysis would be desired but not required. This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to advance their career in transport management while contributing to the success of our organisation.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: £50,000.00-£65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Application question(s):

• How many years have you held a valid CPC managers qualification?
• Do you have experience in waste management businesses?

Location:

• Charlwood RH6 0HJ (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

DUTIES

• As a transport manager for either a road haulage or passenger transport company, you’ll be responsible for things such as making sure that:
• drivers have a valid licence and your vehicles are taxed, have a valid MOT and are insured at all times
  You must effectively and continuously manage your organisation’s transport activities.
  The rest of this guide explains the main responsibilities in detail.

You’re responsible for making sure:

• drivers have the appropriate licence for the vehicle they’re driving - this includes drivers from the EU who must register their driving licence with DVLA within 12 months of becoming resident
• regular checks are carried out on the drivers’ licences
• vocational drivers have a valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) card
• drivers are adequately trained and competent to operate all relevant vehicles and equipment
• you contribute to relevant training and disciplinary processes as require

You’re responsible for making sure:

• drivers follow drivers’ hours rules
• drivers and mobile workers take the right number of breaks and periods of daily and weekly rest based on the relevant regulations which apply
• drivers are recording their duty, driving time and rest breaks on the appropriate equipment or in drivers’ hours books and their records are being handed back for inspection as require

You’re responsible for making sure:

• tachograph calibrations are up to date and displayed
• where appropriate, you download and store data from the vehicle digital tachograph unit (at least every 90 days) and from the drivers’ tachograph smart cards (at least every 28 days)
• you keep all drivers’ hours records for at least 12 months
• you keep all working time records for at least 24 month

You’re responsible for making sure:

• vehicles are specified on the operator licence as required
• vehicles are secure so they cannot be used by someone without permission of the operator
• there is sufficient contingency within the level of authorit

You’re responsible for making sure:

• operator licence discs are current and displayed correctly
• there are up to date certificates of insurance indemnifying company cars, commercial vehicles and plant vehicles
• drivers have the correct documents they need for international journey

You’re responsible for making sure:

• safety inspections and other statutory testing are carried out within the notified operator licence maintenance intervals (ISO weeks)
• you complete and display a maintenance planner, setting preventative maintenance inspection dates at least 6 months in advance and including the MOT and other testing or calibration dates
• you liaise with maintenance contractors, manufacturers, hire companies and dealers, as might be appropriate and that certain vehicles and trailers are serviced in accordance with manufacturer recommendations
• vehicles and towed equipment are available for safety inspections, service, repair and statutory testin

You’re responsible for making sure:

• vehicle payloads notifications are correct
• height indicators are fitted and correct
• your drivers complete and return their driver defect reporting sheets and that they record defects correctly
• reported defects are either recorded in writing or in a format which is readily accessible
• reported defects are repaired promptly
• vehicles and trailers that are not roadworthy are taken out of service
• vehicles are properly maintained and fit and serviceable at all times
• work is priced so that it can be done both legally and profitably
• vehicles are loaded safely and not overloaded
• work is arranged so that drivers do not break drivers’ hours rules or have to spee