Transport Manager

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XPO TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS EUROPE

Job description:

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Ready for a change? Looking for a role that you can develop into? Are you a hands-on Transport Manager ready for your big break? We are looking for someone like you.Were currently recruiting for a Transport Manager to be based at our site in Norwich, to support our ASHI (Anglian Safestyle Home Improvements) contract.

Pay, benefits and more:

Were looking to offer a salary of up to £40,000per annum. In addition, we offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. Youll have access to a variety of high street discounts as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.

What youll do on a typical day:

• Responsibility for the management of customer stock from receipt to final last mile delivery.
• Working within site KPIs in line with customer SLA.
• Ensure all colleagues are appropriately inducted in quality, health, safety, and environment matters and any risks in the specific area of working practice, before commencing work.
• Provide leadership and direction to the site.
• Proactively plan and engage with the customer to ensure a collaborative approach and effective resolution of issues.
• Be the point of escalation for Transport issues.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Create and drive a culture of continuous improvement and lead process improvement activities.
• Manage resources to maximise service and efficiencies.
• Carry out Investigations and Disciplinaries as and when required.
• Ensure systems are updated to maximise revenue.
• Coach and manage all staff relevant to transport operation, Drivers, Shunters, and Admin.
• Responsible for all Health, Safety, Security and Environmental procedures, ensuring that they are always followed, challenging non-conformances.
• Create and maintain a culture where Health and Safety is priority.
• Monitor individual performance through the PDR and 1-2-1 programme.
• Be an agent for change
• Fleet Management and Compliance

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• Its important you have exposure of working in a fast-paced environment no two days will be the same and we need you to think on your feet
• Previous experience supervising and developing a team within a transport environment is preferred.
• Every day youll need to have an eye on continuous improvement of operational efficiencies and fleet performance - do you have a track record of improving things?
• Transport Manager CPC essential

Be part of Something Big:

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesnt precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. xwzovoh To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please dont hesitate to let us know.