Transport Manager

Job Description

My national client are looking for transport manager based in St. Helens , this role is working for a national service provider with some great long term prospectsClient DetailsOur client are a leading waste provider who drives solutions for commercial and industrial client baseDescriptionOur client are looking for a Transport Manager based in St. Helens to efficiently and effectively manage the day-to-day operations of the Traffic Office. Ensuring health and safety, environmental and operator licence compliance along with delivering first-classcustomer service and cultivating an continuous improvement environment.Why its an opportunity not to be wasted.* A chance to provide leadership, deliver work instructions and monitor the performance of traffic dispatchers, driver, and operatives - i.e Review of Depot KPIs, Service, Safety and Profitability.* An opportunity to effectively manage a fleet of vehicles, including liaison with fleet, safe vehicle operations, wheel security and to monitor vehicle gross weights.* An expectation to ensure compliance with transport and environmental legislation is adhered to, including any third-party insurance claims.* Playing an integral role in supporting the management of on-going cost control, actively seeking to improve efficiency to reduce operating costs and increase profitability to support the meeting of and exceeding of budgets.* Being trusted to ensure all aspects of Health and Safety are strictly adhered to, near miss reporting and emergency procedures.* A chance to review all near miss reporting to ensure we offer a First-Class customer experience and ensure that all associated actives are completed.* An expectation to complete all administrative tasks associated with the role, including work sheets and tachograph records.* Being proactive in developing and maintaining a good working relationship with internal and external customersProfileExtensive experience as a Traffic Manager or position of similar responsibility in Services or Logistics industry.* National CPC is essential.* Experience of people and health and safety management within a unionised and multi-shift environment.* An understanding of lean methodology and the ability to work to clearly defined KPIs.* Proven experience of successful resource management/cost control.* Knowledge of transport legislation.* Knowledge of existing and impending environmental and health and safety legislation.* Strong knowledge of the local area.* The ability to work within a commercially driven and time-critical environment.* Strong commercial background.* Experience of operational line management along ideally in a Trade Union environment.* Previous exposure of managing in a labour intensive, multi-shift environment.* The ability to communicate with conviction, plan with precision and, most importantly, play well with others.* Minimum GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths, however A-Levels or a Degree certainly wont do any harm.* Willingness to travel within the UK for business meeting and project work that may be at other locationsJob OfferAn opportunity to grow with a national business as a Transport Manager based in St. Helens£35000 - 40000