Transport Manager
Leeds
60,000 + Benefits
Our client is a growing logistics business with a number of locations across the UK. We are supporting in their recruitment of a Transport Manager to be based out of their site in Leeds, overseeing an experienced Transport team which includes a large fleet of vehicles and drivers.
Key Responsibilities
* Day to day responsibility for Transport operations including business requirements and customer service levels
* Provide leadership to Transport team ensuring they adhere to company policies and procedures
* Demonstrate strong commercial acumen and hold P&L responsibility
* Named on company O'License
* Ensure all environmental, H&S, quality and legal standards are met by staying up to date with transport legislation
* Plan and manage transport resources effectively, including fleet planning & maintenance and labour resourcing
* Provide excellent service to customers, including regular reviews and sharing of best practices
* Optimise vehicle utilisation and availability through effective planning
Key Skills & Experience
* Proven-record and experience working at Transport Manager level
* Background working in Retail or 3PL would be highly desirable
* Strong compliance background, ideally with experience being named on company O'License
* Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal, with ability to influence stakeholders
* Commercially savvy, with history managing P&L
* Big fleet experience (60+ vehicles) is required
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