Transport Manager

Description:

In this role you will be responsible for coordinating the storage, transportation, and delivery of goods. You will be involved in the day-to-day management of the transport team along with the general fleet and vehicle management. You will be monitoring the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of goods, whilst making sure that all delivery requirements for the depot are successfully met.



The role’s key responsibilities are:
 

• Ensuring vehicles are properly maintained, if required arrange repairs and routine maintenance.
• Ensure drivers comply with the drivers’ hours and working time rules
  Ensure that drivers are properly trained and competent to operate all relevant vehicles and equipment.
• Managing recruitment, training and appraising of employees.
• Managing of costs within budget.
• Ensure that all required records are made properly and kept for the required period.
• Load and unload outgoing and incoming pallets.
• Ensure all machinery; mechanical handling equipment and safety devices are used in accordance with company procedure and Health & Safety training.
• Ensure all safety checks on forklift trucks and batteries are carried out, with any defects reported to the warehouse supervisor.