Details:
- Salary: £38,000 - 40,000 - Annum
- Location: Burton-On-Trent Staffordshire
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
We are actively looking to engage a Transport Shift Manager for an exciting new role in the Burton-on-Trent area of Derbyshire in the third party world of logistics!
Client Details
Our client are a world leading general haulage and distribution business with 17 sites in the UK who supply both trade, third-party logistics, retail & industrial services. The company has recently grown to employ 390 HGV & LGV vehicles who serve a 24/7 transport network. With over 8,000 loads on a typical day to day basis - this is an extremely fast-paced transport operation and would suit those looking to grow and advance a career in the sector. Future growth is also planned for the site, thus resulting in high levels of opportunities moving into 2024 and onwards!
Description
As a Transport Shift Manager you will report into the Transport Manager and General Operations Manager on a daily basis. You will be based at the Burton-on-Trent area of Derbyshire and have the following areas of responsibility. This role will primarily be responsible for the distribution of around 150 loads per, across a fleet of 60 vehicles servicing a UK wide network. The operation runs a store replenishment shceduleon a day 1 / day 2 basis, so that the team meet the required plan, logistics service and cost performance targets.
Management of the transport of 60+ HGV & LGV Vehicles - a mixture of HGV & LGV vehicles - on a daily basis
Managing a small team of office staff & planners across the site.
Implementing staff rotas, holiday schedules and deployment plans for all employees.
Ensure complete adherence to health and safety of the site.
Using a mix of automated and manual tools to ensure daily execution / performance tracking of loads and vehicles.
Ensure that all relevant statutory laws, EU Drivers Hours Rules & Regulations, Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations, Operators Licence and OCRS obligations, FORS requirements, and all Company policies and procedures are adhered to.
Manage all periodic and adhoc fleet repairs and maintenance, including defect rectification, breakdowns, VOR's and spare parts replenishment.
Uphold the company Health & Safety system, ensuring that all documentation is current and clear, and that processes are adhered to.Profile
The successful Transport Shift Manager will be commutable to the Burton-on-Trent area of Derbyshire. and have the following background:
A transport supervisory or managerial profiessional
Ideally 3+ years transport supervison or management experience
A CPC would be advantageous.
Experience in managing drivers in a 3PL environment would be desirable but not essential.
Commutable to Burton-on-Trent. Job Offer
£38,000-£40,000
6% matched pension
8% bonus scheme
Private healthcare & share scheme
Discounted company staff card