Overview

Transport Manager – Best Food Logistics

We are currently recruiting a Transport Manager to lead our Transport Department in Hoddesdon.

The objective of the role is to ensure that our large, fast-moving Transport operation runs smoothly and efficiently, by achieving optimum service levels across all contracts whilst working to specific KPIs.

40 hours per week Monday – Friday however flexibility is required – 24-hour operation

We look forward to you joining the BEST team!

  • Adhere to and ensure that colleagues follow Health and Safety policy and procedures 
  • Comply with Ministry records, transport and health and safety legislation
  • Effectively manage a team of 8 x managers and transport colleagues, ensuring they have the required skills and knowledge
  • Provide guidance, leadership and motivation, promoting a positive and respectful working culture
  • Ensure the department operates within the cost budgets laid out in the annual budget
  • Ensure maximum routing efficiency, whilst encouraging fuel cost savings
  • Ensure compliance with legal requirements with regards to transportation
  • Monitor out of hours process
  • Ensure timely completion of documentation in line with recognised time scales
  • Ensure a consistent approach to people issues such as absence, grievance and disciplinary procedures
  • Ensure all new colleagues receive a thorough induction/training
  • Conduct regular 1-2-1’s with Managers and colleagues within the transport team, identifying career progression/development opportunities
  • Optimise productivity and maintain customer service to our customers with flexibility, adapting to our customers’ needs
  • Manage an efficient vehicle maintenance operation for approximately 100 vehicles
  • Be aware of food standards agency and carry out due diligence
  • Be cost effective and constantly review systems and efficiency
  • Be aware of warehouse structure and cultivate a daily interface


  • Certificate of professional competence in transport management
  • Previous experience of leading a team in a similar distribution and logistics environment
  • A strong grasp of both European and domestic tachograph legislation
  • Excellent communication skills and be a keen problem solver
  • Experience of performance evaluation, feedback and preparing development plans
  • Experience of managing your own budget responsibilities

 

Shift Hours: 40 hours per week hrs per week (Monday to Friday 08:00am – 16:00pm)

Salary: Competitive

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