Transport Operations Manager

Reporting to the Transport Depot Manager the Transport Operations Manager you will manage the resource pool of drivers and vehicles assigned to the individuals.

Working hours: Monday to Friday 08.00-18.00

Key Duties of a Transport Operations Manager:

• Maintaining TRANSFORM database and follow up all defects with the fleet department.
• Ensuring that daily risk assessments of the yard and office are completed.
• Enforcing WTD regulations amongst all staff particularly drivers addressing all non-conformance.
•  Managing all elements of Tachograph compliance (including collections and dealing with infringements). Include a reference to using Tachograph Analysis software for reports.
• Overseeing the logging and action planning of all VOSA stops.
• Reporting all CPC non-compliance to the Regional Operations Manager.
• See Matrix of Key COPs and Responsibilities attached.
• Overseeing the management of absence and holidays for all drivers depot staff and yard staff.
• Plan and manage depot payroll (including the projection of weekly manning levels booking agency drivers authorising overtime enabling pay queries and ensuring that depot logs are completed on GTS).
• Managing the recruitment (including uniforms and GTS / ISOTRAK set up) disciplinary grievance and exit interview process for all drivers and depot staff.
• Ensuring that all personnel files are up to date incorporating licence validation personal details completed training etc.
• Validating and authorise all weekly expense claims made by drivers or depot staff.
• Ensuring that all training needs are met for drivers and depot staff (including inductions re-training SSW and annual appraisals).
• Controlling the flow of communication at the site (including monthly drivers rep meetings updating the intranet / notice boards).
• Co-ordinating the vehicle and trailer maintenance programme (including servicing MOTs VOR weekly cab checks and maintaining all records).
• Managing the company process following accidents and incidents (including the completion of relevant paperwork particularly RIDDOR).
• Managing the maintenance and repair of the site (including vehicle wash and office).
• Ensuring all depot daily checks are completed and recorded on the central system (including trailers returns re-books and pallets).
• Maintaining a high level of depot cleanliness ensuring all vehicles and trailers are parked correctly.

Qualifications :

• Previous Transport Operations experience within a FMCG environment.
• CPC National Qualification.
• Previous experience of managing a large team.
• Working knowledge of EU Drivers Hours and WTD Legislation
• Working knowledge of Tachograph legislation.
• Fleet compliance.
• Understanding of TMS systems.
• Ability to work within a fast paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• IT Literate including Microsoft word excel and outlook.

Additional Information :

As part of our drive to make Stobart a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave  Holiday entitlement of 28 days inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension scheme  we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 3% employer
• Life Assurance -  x 2 your annual salary
• Wellness  Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days 365 days a year
• Eye Care Vouchers  We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition  We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year special recognition and long service awards.

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time