Details:
- Salary: £38,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: RM13 Rainham Greater London
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Assistant Depot Manager / Assistant Transport Manager
Rainham, Essex
Up to £38,000 DOE + Bonuses
Full-Time, Permanent, On-Site
Are you an experienced Transport Supervisor, Depot Supervisor or Assistant Transport Manager looking for a role where you can take ownership, lead a team and play a key part in maintaining a safe, compliant and efficient transport operation?
Our client is a well-established and growing business and is looking to recruit a hands-on Assistant Depot Manager / Assistant Transport Manager to support the day-to-day running of a busy fleet and depot operation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong transport compliance knowledge and supervisory experience who is looking to develop their career within a successful and expanding organisation.
What's on Offer?
* Salary up to £38,000 depending on experience
* £500 bonus upon successful completion of probation
* £1,000 bonus after 12 months' service
* Performance-related bonus scheme
* 28 days holiday including bank holidays
* Additional holiday entitlement for long service, up to 5 extra days
* Company pension scheme
* Free on-site parking
* Ongoing training and personal development
* Genuine long-term progression opportunities
The Role
This position plays a vital role in ensuring the depot and transport operation runs safely, efficiently and in full compliance with transport legislation and company procedures.
Key responsibilities include:
* Supporting the day-to-day management of the depot and transport operation.
* Coordinating vehicle movements, driver schedules and daily job allocations.
* Ensuring transport compliance standards are maintained, including vehicle checks, defect reporting, driver records and operational documentation.
* Assisting with fleet maintenance planning and vehicle availability.
* Supervising and supporting drivers and depot staff, helping to maintain performance, productivity and service levels.
* Monitoring health & safety procedures and promoting best practice across the operation.
* Resolving operational issues and responding to changing customer requirements.
* Maintaining accurate compliance records, transport documentation and operational reports.
* Working with management to improve efficiencies, service delivery and operational performance.
The Person
We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience leading or supervising teams within a transport, logistics or depot environment and who have a strong understanding of transport compliance.
You will ideally have:
* Previous experience within transport, logistics, fleet or depot operations.
* Supervisory, team leader or management experience within an operational environment.
* Strong knowledge of transport legislation, fleet compliance, driver regulations and health & safety requirements.
* Experience coordinating drivers, vehicles, schedules and routes.
* Excellent organisational and communication skills.
* The ability to remain calm under pressure and make informed operational decisions.
* Good IT skills and experience maintaining compliance records and reports.
* A full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable:
* Experience within waste management, hire, construction support services or a related industry.
* HGV Licence and/or CPC qualification.
* Experience managing fleet compliance, maintenance schedules and driver performance.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a transport professional who enjoys leading teams, maintaining high compliance standards and ensuring operations run smoothly. If you're looking for a role that offers responsibility, development and long-term career prospects, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV to Nicki today