Transport Manager

Menzies Distribution Solutions are currently looking for an experienced Transport Manager to join our busy team based in Knowsley. We are looking for someone with a smart approach and previous people management skills, who will be able to blend into a small 'in plant' team to successfully manage the operation of the contract and control the P&L.

The Details:

• Monday to Friday Days
• Hours: 12:00-22:00
• Free Parking Onsite
• Monthly Pay

Key Duties and Accountabilities (Will include but not be limited to):

• Allocating and managing staff resources according to changing needs of the operation with the ability to provide adequate cover at a planning level.
• Ensure effective and efficient use of driver and vehicle resources.
• Ensuring customer requirements are administered in a timely, controlled and recorded manner within the transport operation.
• Consider the operational movements in the context of the Menzies network and seek opportunities to reduce empty running and improve efficiency.
• Complete periodic reviews of the delivery schedule in line with all customers' strategic changes.
• Ensure all fleet assets are serviced and make sure they have MOT in line with requirements and all paperwork and systems updated in a timely manner.
• Analysing data to monitor performance and plan improvements.
• Promote effective and efficient standards of work, in order to comply with UK and EU laws and regulations and Health & Safety legislation.
• Uphold highest standards of Health & Safety ensuring all inductions and regular training is completed and logged.
• Ensure the transport planning operations are in line with budgeted costs and achieve all contractual KPIs.
• Preparing and submitting various KPI reports.
• Be proactive in achieving improved fuel efficiency and better MPG.
• Manage tacho-graph infringements to full compliance.
• Ensure all aspects of maintenance (tyre checks, servicing, MOT etc.) is compliant to the maintenance manual and the law.
• Complete accident reports and be able to update risk assessments, contributing to a positive safety culture.
• Support the personal development of all people employed on the contract. Carry out performance reviews with the operational management team identifying training needs.
• Create an effective working environment building a diverse, well-balanced team.
• To ensure all sub-contractors and suppliers are authorised and provide the most cost-effective operational solution.
• Create a positive working environment with a culture of continuous improvement and exceeding customer expectations.
• Investigate all personal and vehicle accidents in line with Company procedures.
• Be responsible for driver recruitment, training and retention.

Key Experience and Qualifications:

• Comprehensive knowledge of Driver Hours and WTD regulations.
• Good financial experience of running a transport operation.
• Ability to manage and lead people.
• Previous Management experience either in logistics or other similar field.
• CPC TM Licence.
• Experience of working within the transport industry.
• Good understanding of Transport Regulations.

Technical Skills and Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong organisational skills for planning schedules and loads.
• Good geographical knowledge.
• Ability to think logically.
• Ability to work flexibly and make decisions quickly.
• Good leadership and motivational skills.
• Excellent communications skills and the ability to deal with people at all levels.
• Good spoken and written communication skills.
• Good organisational and time management skills.

Time For You: Relax with 33 days of holiday inclusive of bank holidays.

Give Back: Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.

Appreciating You & Others: Celebrate special moments with Value Awards! Driver of the Year Awards, with 3 days paid leave for our finalists, including a fun-filled day out for you and your partner and attendance to the awards ceremony with guest speakers.

Your Future: Join our contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.

Exclusive Discounts: Through your Healthcare Cash Plan you will have access to a discount portal, where you can make savings on travel and hotels, cinema tickets, days out and much more. We also offer 20% off your mobile line rental at EE!

Progression & Training: Unique Industry Training such as: LST, Moffett, Manual Handling, Double Decker & Load Security. A paid day leave per year for your periodic CPC Training provided by us.

Health & Wellness: Healthcare Cash Plan, allowing you to claim cash back on a range of healthcare products and services including dental, optical, chiropody, and specialist consultations, tests, and scans. In addition to this there is Virtual GP access, On-Demand Physio, Gym Discounts, Online Health Assessments & 24/7 Counselling.

INCLUSION: Menzies Distribution Solutions is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business. We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be, and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.