Transport Manager

at  JRL Group

LOCATION: BIRMINGHAM

JRL Environmental is a part of the JRL Group which encompasses 14+ divisions delivering bespoke solutions for the most complex construction projects. The company is a specialist within the haulage and waste sectors, with a fleet of over 100 HGV vehicles and depots nationwide.
Due to continued growth we are looking for a Regional Transport Manager with haulage experience.

EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE:

• In order to be successful in this role you must have:
• At least two years’ experience in a similar logistics role
• Experience of FORS accreditation and going through this audit process
• Experience of managing HGV fleet
• Experience in Construction Logistics
• Experience working with Tipper / mixer trucks & aggregates.
• Experience of managing an operators licence
• Ideally some experience in the construction materials sector
• Working knowledge of health and safety legislation relevant to the workplace
• Strong computer skills – including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook as a minimum
• The ability to follow and provide clear instructions
• Strong organisational skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Transport Manager CPC National Qualification.
• HGV class 1 & 2 would be a preference (this demonstrates hands-on experience in the role you will be managing)

• Manage the transport team in the allocation and prioritising of workload to increase efficiency
• Effective and regular liaising with all other relevant departments to ensure efficiency across our projects;
• Ensure vehicle fleet is managed effectively i.e. vehicle compliance and vehicle servicing checks etc. and where necessary escalating any identified issues and recommending resolution at Director level
• Assist the admin team in order for them to maintain records and systems to ensure that the vehicle/s are not overloaded
• Ensuring that our vehicles are maintained properly, including the inspection of vehicles at the appropriate time and implementing actions to remedy any defects found
• Motivate the team to understand of all legislative requirements is communicated across the team
• Ensure that all authorised vehicles will be kept at the authorised operating centre(s) when not in use
• Notifying the relevant traffic commissioner of any changes to licence(s) or drivers etc. that are necessary
• Actively develop the Transport team in increasing engagement, communication and people development
• Manage and collate necessary information and documentation to apply for (and maintain) FORS accreditation.
• Ensuring all drivers comply with driver hours and tachograph rules and adhere to legislation including speed limits