Transport Manager - Cumbernauld

Job Location	Wardpark North, Cumbernauld
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	Salary negotiable
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time

Job Description

Transport ManagerCumbernauldSalary: Competitive + BonusWorking Shift pattern - Monday - FridayBunzl Catering Supplies, part of the Bunzl Catering & Hospitality Division, is the leading distributor of disposables, packaging and hygiene solutions to the hospitality and catering sectors in the UK. Delivering to a variety of different customers in boththe private and public sector from small independent cafe owners, local health trusts and schools to national hotel and restaurant chains.We are seeking an experienced and motivated Transport Manager to join the established operation based in Cumbernauld. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the transport function of the business, ensuring efficient delivery of goods tocustomers.The incumbent to this role will take full responsibility for the execution, direction, and coordination of all transport activities and cost control of the department and support the National Transport Manager in local and national transport initiativeswithin the Catering and Hospitality DivisionResponsibilities:

Manage a fleet of vehicles, including allocating routes and timetables for drivers, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
Monitor performance of drivers and vehicles, and take corrective action where necessary.
Manage staff, including training and development, and providing performance feedback.
Review and update transport policies, procedures and processes in line with best practice.
Develop and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers.
Ensure all vehicles are kept in a safe and roadworthy condition.
Monitor fuel consumption and suggest ways to reduce costs.
Liaise with relevant government bodies, such as the DVLA and VOSA.
Prepare and analyse reports on transport performance.
Plan, develop, organize, direct, manage, and evaluate the operations and budget of transport department.
Lead by example and a demonstrate behaviours of a Leader within the Transport Management team
Develop a national and local distribution transport operation, utilising outsourced solutions where financially/environmentally appropriate in order to satisfy customer demand. Manage company facilities in line with that profile and the requirements ofthe business continuity plan
Support Bunzls sustainability goals

Skills & Experience

Proven management skills with the ability to optimise team performance and development
Proven experience of engaging and motivating teams
Strong experience of working in a fast-paced transport environment
Highly developed inter-personal and communication skills coupled with the ability to negotiate and influence at all levels within the business
Strong Budgeting experience
Good IT skills, in particular spreadsheets and knowledge of Transport systems
Digital/Analogue Tachograph knowledge
Multi-drop experience

Remuneration and Benefits

33 days holiday (including bank holidays, with an option to buy up to 5 more days)
Bunzl Share Save option
Life Cover (3 times Gross Salary)
Bunzl Personal Pension Plan (up to 5% contributed)
Option to join Bunzl HSF Healthcare Plan

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