Transport Manager

This family run national plant hire company are looking to hire a Transport Manager for their depot in Inverness To supply an all-inclusive delivery product to their internal and external customer base in a timely manner to meet customer expectations. Whilst delivering a first class service you will manage the day to day operational movements of their Transport Fleet at depot level, working within the legal and compliance framework laid down by regulatory bodies and within company policies. Responsibilities: What you’ll do Plan and distribute work, compiling reports for allocation to drivers, scheduling work for the following day to plan all logistical movements from the Northampton depot to meet customer demands. This includes our Low loader’s, Hiab’s, and Beavertail fleet. Effectively manage all movements of Plant machinery, ensuring movement orders are in place prior to delivery of the products that fall within STGO. Manage the day to day compliance of the department. Ensure the department meets all administration requirements in order to achieve company P&L reports. Ensure that outsourced transport is cost effective and that they meet customer and company expectations and standards. Ensure a high level of service and maintenance is achieved through working closely with the service department and drivers. Liaise with customers on a daily basis to ensure deliveries and collections of plant are · Work with Transport /Haulage Compliance Manager to improve driver behaviour and timely accident reporting to the Insurance department. Ensuring ALL Legal requirements are followed. · Attention to detail Qualifications and experience: Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most · Knowledge of Microsoft Excel · Basic knowledge of Plant · Transport Managers CPC Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds