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The Company
We are working with a market leader who are experiencing significant growth. They have a clear path for future company growth and as such are looking to add a Transport Manager to their team at the Worthing depot.
You will be joining a team of experienced industry professionals with a chance to progress your career within a growing business with an excellent brand reputation. This role gives a chance for someone to help lead the Transport function of a blue chip organisation.
The Role
As Transport Manager, you’ll work as part of a team responsible for managing the operations, compliance and most importantly… the people! You will lead a team of circa 20 drivers and be responsible for operational efficiency, people development and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Coaching the team to reach their full potential
- Communicating openly and consistently, delivering key messages to the team at the right time
- Managing recruitment, absence, performance, conduct, safety and service
- Responsible for managing commercial vehicles, cages and pallets
- PPE, vehicle checks, CV servicing, MOTs, VORs, temperature checks, near misses to name a few!
- Allocating work considering individual/team capability and legal driving hours to achieve targets
- Carrying out good quality investigations
- And no matter what you’re doing, you’ll always be promoting and managing all safety
What We Are Looking For
The Transport Manager will ideally have experience in a similar role and be a forward-thinking individual with attention to detail & the ability to manage and develop colleagues within the transport function.
Qualifications
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coach and develop drivers
- Experience of multi-drop, multi-temperature foodservice business preferable
- Proficient in IT and ability to use Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to fully understand budget and financial targets
- Experience of supporting the supervision/management of a transport department ensuring optimum efficiency and effectiveness
- Work collaboratively and influence to build strong, trusting relationships with peers and other business departments
- Evidence of creative and innovative thinking
- Solid judgement and influencing skills to provide impetus to get things delivered
What Is on Offer
- Leading business & growth potential
- 33 days annual leave
- Career progression – clear route for career path
- Company Pension – up to 6% matched
- Healthcare scheme
- Incentive schemes & company events
- Employee Discount
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Contact Detail:
Distinct Consultancy Recruiting Team
How to prepare for a job interview at Distinct Consultancy
✨Know Your Stuff
Make sure you understand the transport industry and the specific challenges it faces. Brush up on compliance regulations, operational efficiency, and team management strategies. This will show that you're not just interested in the role, but that you’re genuinely knowledgeable about what it entails.
✨Showcase Your Leadership Skills
Prepare examples of how you've successfully led teams in the past. Think about times when you coached someone to success or improved team performance. Be ready to discuss your approach to managing people and how you handle recruitment and performance issues.
✨Be Ready for Scenario Questions
Expect questions that ask how you would handle specific situations, like managing a driver’s absence or dealing with compliance issues. Practise your responses to these scenarios so you can demonstrate your problem-solving skills and ability to think on your feet.
✨Ask Insightful Questions
At the end of the interview, have a few thoughtful questions prepared. Ask about the company’s growth plans, team dynamics, or how they measure success in the transport department. This shows your interest in the role and helps you gauge if the company is the right fit for you.