At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage transport operations and ensure service excellence across multiple sites.
- Company: Join a leading logistics company focused on innovation and efficiency.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for travel and out-of-hours support to enhance your skills.
- Why this job: Lead a team and make a real impact in the logistics industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in transport management and strong financial acumen required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Role Purpose The Contract Manager is responsible for the full operational, financial, and service delivery performance of the Eurocell contract. This includes managing a multi-site transport operation, ensuring service excellence across a 24/5 environment, maintaining compliance with transport legislation, and driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Management: Oversee day-to-day operations across Alfreton and outbases in Bristol, Colchester, and Newcastle. Ensure effective utilisation of a 40-vehicle fleet to meet delivery schedules and SLAs. Manage a 24/5 operation ensuring continuity and efficiency.
- People Management: Lead and develop a team of 6 staff. Manage staffing levels, rotas, and performance reviews. Coaching and mentoring skills. KAM and close to key stakeholders in both parties.
- Financial Management: Full P&L responsibility for the £8M contract. Manage budgets, control costs, and drive efficiencies.
- Customer Management: Act as primary contact for Eurocell. Ensure service levels are met and maintained.
- Compliance & Safety: Ensure compliance with UK and international transport legislation. Manage driver hours, tachographs, and O-licence obligations.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement efficiency improvements.
Key Skills & Qualifications
- Proven experience in transport/logistics management.
- Strong P&L management experience.
- Knowledge of transport legislation.
- Holder of a valid CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) - National and International (essential).
KPIs
- OTIF performance
- Profitability
- Fleet utilisation
- Compliance
- Customer satisfaction
Reporting Line Reports to: Operations Director
Additional Requirements Travel between sites required. Availability for out-of-hours escalation support.
Contract Manager employer: Kinaxia Logistics Limited
As a Contract Manager at our company, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritises employee development and operational excellence. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and compliance, we offer competitive benefits, a collaborative culture, and opportunities for professional growth across multiple sites including Alfreton, Bristol, Colchester, and Newcastle. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the advantages of working with a leading organisation in the transport sector.
