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Position : Transport Manager

Based : Felixstowe

Salary : £45,000 per annum

Role Summary

Following business growth and commercial development, Challenge Logistics looks to implement a Transport Manager to support the busy day to day operations of our container fleet which is comprised of circa 30 trucks.

Here at Challenge Logistics we pride ourselves on our customer focused solutions which provide real time assistance to our clients, with over 25 years' experience in distribution and strong partnerships throughout the network, it is this detail and focus that supports our ever growing client relationships as we continue with our long term strategic plans.

Applicants should be passionate, enthusiastic, and hardworking and have the ability to motivate and manage teams to achieve overall goals, as well as managing internal stakeholder relationships as part of a 'one team' approach.

This role will report direct to the Operations Director and comes with excellent fast track growth opportunities for the right candidate.

Duties & Responsibilities

The role will include, but not be limited to overseeing day to day activities of the transport operation at Felixstowe, and where possible, introduce further opportunities for the right candidate across the wider Challenge Logistics network.

Ensuring that operational compliance is met at all times and providing updates accordingly to the wider business.

Planning experience is essential along with the ability to work effectively with the planning optimal cost-effective planning at all times.

You will be responsible for the growth and development of all staff including future recruits.

Produce, understand, investigate and progress commercial reports and outcomes.

You must have a robust understanding of both Fleet and Driver compliance with the ability to lead process ensuring fulfilment in all areas.

As Transport Manager will be named as Transport Manager on the companies relevant Operators Licence.

Excellent client management skills required with the ability to develop robust and trustworthy key stakeholder relations.

You will support the Operations Director in achieving the long-term strategic goals whilst continually identifying and implementing positive operational changes in line with agreed KPI's.

*Please note that the duties and responsibilities listed are not exhaustive and will develop and evolve over time and in line with business requirements

Experience

Must have a proven management background in a successful transport operation with a large fleet.

Must be CPC qualified.

Extensive knowledge of Operator Licence regulations.

Experience of Compliance Auditing Processes.

Key Skills

Capable of setting standards.

Ability to work under pressure using own initiative.

Excellent planning, organisation, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent commercial and budget awareness skills.

Excellent communication skills.

Strong administrative skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel.

Benefits

Competitive Salary with Performance Related Bonus

Above average holiday allowance

Life Insurance

Healthcare Plan

Challenge-trg Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation