Assistant Transport Manager

Reporting to the Transport Manager, the Assistant Transport Manager will be responsible for the 24/7 Transport operations, managing the Transport Team and supporting the Transport Manager in ensuring that costs are controlled in line with budget / forecast expectations. Working hours: 4 on 4 off Days, 6am-6pm Salary: Up to £44,000 Key Duties of an Assistant Transport Manager: - Manage the Depot Transport staff to execute Traffic plans to enable delivery of products to customers within agreed service levels. - Reduce non contract maintenance and damage spends through the use of vehicle passports, daily confirmation of spend, in conjunction with other Culina depots. - Ensure that all available fleet is on the road and declared to enable the Planning Team to plan the resource. - Motivate and develop the team through engagement, training and personal development plans. - Ensure all staff are fully trained and have the correct equipment. - Ensure that the Transport team comply with all relevant statutes and regulations. - Communicate with 3rd Party hauliers in regard to control of all reported defects on drop trailers left for pre loading. - Check and approve maintenance cost reports and related invoices. - Ensure annual MOTs and service intervals on all fleet equipment are carried out on time. - Monitor, Audit and Control suppliers. - Attend Monthly Customer review meetings in the absence of the Transport Manager. - Supports communication throughout department including team briefings and publication of KPIs. - Support implementation of service improvements in conjunction with customers and other areas of the business. - Generate and implement ideas with regards to staff and operational changes, which will help drive continuous improvement. - Ensure a secure and safe environment for staff, both in your department and across the wider business. - Be responsible for the maintenance and fuel aspect of Transport Budget, to include various KPI’s and costs. - Support the company in regard to reducing its carbon footprint, for example reducing road miles. - Ability to deputise for the Transport Manager. - Previous experience within a similar position. - Previous supervisory/management experience within a FMCG environment. - Genuine team player, a firm and confident manager who is skilled at setting clear objectives and motivating their team. - Significant knowledge & experience of tachograph/driving rules and regulations. - Planning and organising skills with a high level of numeracy. - Problem solving in a pressurised environment. - An effective communicator at all levels, good verbal and written skills. - Good IT skills including Microsoft office packages. - Able to thrive in a highly competitive and demanding environment.