Transport Manager-Cambridge
£45000 - £50000 per annum
East Anglia
ROC Operations
Perm
24-01-2025 03:28 PM
Nigel Bewsher
NB106

Key job responsibilities
* Oversee daily routes of a fast moving 24 hour operation with both scheduled and adhoc collections nationwide.
* Drivers daily checks and vehicle defects are actioned . To ensure all vehicle defects are rectified in a timely manner, ensuring minimal downtime, through communication with our 3rd party contractors, ensuring all vehicles are fully compliant with statutory obligations.
* Booking of relevant MOTs, PMI's, Services and ensuring fleet is managed in a legal and compliant manner, recording this in a legally compliant manner following company policy. (asset go)
* Ensuring all driver tachograph cards are downloaded regularly and informing drivers of any infringements through Tacho FTA system, ensuring all infringements are signed off recorded and monitoring drivers hours.
* Debriefing all drivers returning to the main operating base as well those operating from out-bases to ensure all collections/deliveries have been completed successfully. Ensure all driver paperwork has been fully completed and collated for management sign off or billing.
* Ensure all driver paperwork is collated at end of day and that paperwork and information for next days work is available prior to shifts
* Ensure all drivers have current and relevant licences, with CPC & ADR obligations met
* Checking tracking system to ensure all deliveries have been completed correctly in the system and highlighting any non-compliance.
* Ensure all drivers follow standard operating procedures when collecting waste and delivering products
* Effective and speedy handling of customer service and driver enquiries
* Maintain a positive "can do" attitude along with the rest of the team
* Promote best practice
* Managing the Transport Planning and Admin staff
* Co-operate and work together with all departments both in Cambridge and the wider business to achieve objectives
* To fulfil any other reasonable requirement of the department
Skills and attributes
* CPC in road haulage
* Computer literate, good knowledge in Microsoft word, excel, Outlook , Asset Go, FTA Vision
* Previous experience in a similar role is essential
* Attention to detail- Flexible
* Focussed on making improvements and maximising resources
* Strong organisational skills with paperwork and admin
* Proactive
* Accepts ownership and accountability
* Problem solver and calm under pressure
* Good man management skills
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