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Transport Manager
Location: Selby area
Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 DOE
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
We are looking for an experienced Transport Manager to join a growing transport business at an exciting stage of its development.
The business is investing heavily in its fleet and has a clear commercial growth plan in place. This is a key appointment for the business and, for the right person, offers genuine long term career development and the opportunity to make a real impact across the transport operation.
This role would suit someone who is confident managing people, vehicles, planning, compliance and day to day transport issues, while also maintaining excellent service levels for customers.
We are looking for a Transport Manager who is hands on, commercially aware and customer focused. You will need to be comfortable dealing with drivers, customers, suppliers and internal teams, making sure the operation runs smoothly and any issues are dealt with quickly and professionally.
Experience within a fast paced, compliance focused transport environment would be beneficial, but the main priority is finding someone with strong transport management experience, good compliance knowledge and the ability to lead a busy operation properly.
This role would suit candidates based in Selby, York, Doncaster, Pontefract, Castleford, Wakefield, Hull or the surrounding areas.
The Role
As Transport Manager, you will support the safe, efficient and compliant running of the transport operation. xwwtmva
You will work closely with planners, drivers, customers and senior management to make sure vehicles, drivers and resources are managed effectively, service levels are maintained and customer expectations are met.
This is a hands on role, suited to someone who is organised, practical and comfortable working in a fast moving transport environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day to day transport operation
- Support planning activity, driver allocation and vehicle utilisation
- Lead, support and develop drivers and transport office staff
- Make sure the operation runs safely, efficiently and in line with customer expectations
- Maintain strong communication with customers, drivers, suppliers and internal teams
- Resolve customer and operational issues quickly
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