At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and motivate the transport team while managing costs and ensuring compliance.
- Company: Join a dynamic company focused on service excellence and team development.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, pension scheme, and excellent career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with support for all applicants and ongoing professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in transport management and drive efficiencies in operations.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in transport management with CPC certification and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
As the Transport Manager, you will be responsible for taking ownership and accountability for the transport and dispatch function within the AAH branch, ensuring performance levels are achieved within defined financial and operational objectives.
Responsibilities
- Delivering Service Excellence – effectively manage and motivate transport and dispatch supervisory team and staff.
- Managing Costs and Driving Efficiencies – control and manage all cost distribution lines; continually analyse costs, value for money and drive efficiencies within the operation.
- Fleet / Safety / Legislation / Internal Compliance – deliver expected levels of internal and legislative compliance.
- Branch Senior Management Team Support – be a key figure in the branch senior management team and provide the required level of support to achieve overall success of the branch.
- Planning for the Future – thinking ahead and anticipating change.
- Developing the Team – ensure all team members have the relevant skills, knowledge and behaviours to optimize performance.
Benefits
- 25 days Plus Bank Holidays
- Up to £4000 per Annum extra for London Weighting
- Company Sick Pay
- Pension Scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Death in Service
- Discounted Shopping Platform
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Excellent Career progression with full ongoing Support
- Onsite parking with excellent working conditions and transport links.
Qualifications & Experience
- Appropriate Transport Systems, Functions and Audit Trails – vehicle scheduling / delivery time maintenance, ePOD, Telematics, etc.
- Must Hold a Certificate of Professional Competence for National Haulage
- Experience of running Multi-site Multi-Drop Van Delivery Operations and HGV Trunking Operations
- Customer focused with experience within flexible, high demand service industries.
- Minimum of 5 years Transport management experience and CPC for Multidrop delivery and HGV operations.
- Financial Awareness – understanding branch budgets and implications of managing the transport function; and experienced in transport cost management
- Experience of managing a large team of drivers across multiple sites – ability to lead, motivate and communicate effectively.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. Our person-centred approach to recruitment ensures a fair and welcoming experience, free from discrimination and bias. If you require any reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition, please let our recruitment team know so we can support you throughout the process.
Transport Manager in Bristol employer: McKesson
As a Transport Manager at AAH, you will join a dynamic team that prioritises service excellence and employee development within a supportive work culture. With competitive benefits including 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a pension scheme, and opportunities for career progression, AAH is committed to fostering a positive environment where your contributions are valued and recognised. Located in London, the branch offers excellent working conditions and transport links, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
