Transport Manager

Transport Manager - £49,206 + 33 Days Annual Leave + Career Progression + Growing Market Leading Business! The Company We are working with a market leader who are experiencing significant growth. They have a clear path for future company growth and as such are looking to add a Transport Manager to their team at the Worthing depot. You will be joining a team of experienced industry professionals with a chance to progress your career within a growing business with an excellent brand reputation. This role gives a chance for someone to help lead the Transport function of a blue chip organisation. The Role As Transport Manager, you’ll work as part of a team responsible for managing the operations, compliance and most importantly… the people! You will lead a team of circa 20 drivers and be responsible for operational efficiency, people development and compliance. Key Responsibilities * Coaching the team to reach their full potential * Communicating openly and consistently, delivering key messages to the team at the right time * Managing recruitment, absence, performance conduct safety and service. * Responsible for managing commercial vehicles, cages and pallets * PPE, vehicle checks CV servicing MOT’s, VOR’s, temperature checks, near misses to name a few! * Allocating work considering individual/team capability and legal driving hours to achieve targets * Carrying out good quality investigations * And no matter what you’re doing, you’ll always be promoting and managing all safety What We Are Looking For The Transport Manager will ideally have experience in a similar role and be a forward-thinking individual with attention to detail & the ability to manage and develop colleagues within the transport function. Ideally you will be/have: * Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coach and develop drivers. * Experience of multi-drop, multi-temperature foodservice business preferable. * Proficient in IT and ability to use Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook. * Strong commercial awareness with the ability to fully understand budget and financial targets. * Experience of supporting the supervision/management of a transport department ensuring optimum efficiency and effectiveness * Work collaboratively and influence to build strong, trusting relationships with peers and other business departments. * Evidence of creative and innovative thinking. * Solid judgement and influencing skills to provide impetus to get things delivered. What Is on Offer The Transport Manager will join a growing business and receive a competitive basic salary of £49,206. In addition, you will receive: * Leading business & growth potential * 33 days annual leave * Career progression - clear route for career path * Company Pension – up to 6% matched * Healthcare scheme * Incentive schemes & company events. * Employee Discount