Transportation Manager

Transport Manager - Ellesmere Port

Are you a motivated and experienced Local Transport Manager seeking a new challenge?

Reynolds Logistics has an exciting opportunity for you at our Ellesmere Port depot. In this role, you will manage and supervise our driver workforce across the Ellesmere Port and Manchester Depots. This position offers a chance to expand your knowledge and experience in the industry while working closely with our operations team. Join us and take the next step in your career!

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience

Type: Full time

Shift: Monday – Friday - Flexibility is required

With nearly a century of experience, Reynolds Logistics is the top choice for transporting fuels, gas and speciality chemicals across UK and Ireland. We care about our customers and always deliver fast and creative solutions that save time and money. We are a family business that values our employees and always looks ahead!

Key Responsibilities include:

·    Adhere to and promote a safe working environment

·    Holder of the site(s) O licence and relevant responsibilities

·    Day to day running of the Transport Fleet and efficient problem solving through liaising with other departments in the business

·    Assist with executing the daily plan for all deliveries and collections, with a keen eye on resource available at site and keep the customer updated

·    Manage an efficient and robust driver roster, looking for ways to increase area utilisation and efficiency

·    Monitor driver's hours, vehicle cleanliness and vehicle checks

·    Ensure supplier related costs remain within budget

·    Ensure all related Transport documents are properly completed, whilst assisting in the companies drive to a paperless solution

·    Responsibility for a safe working environment, including but not limited to any safety related investigations or audits

·    Liaise with Driver Training providers to ensure drivers are kept up to date with all aspects of training as well as monitoring behaviour improvements where possible

·    Assist with investigations into non-compliance

·    Liaise with Customers on specific region requirements around driver inductions / delivery qualifications / driver numbers / Vehicle numbers

·    Work closely with other Transport Managers to ensure any shared resource is utilised efficiently to ensure full-service delivery to the customer

·    Required to cover numerous depots so the ability to travel independently

·    Cross pollination of holiday cover required for other Local Transport Managers

Skills and Requirements

·    Previous experience supervising and managing drivers is essential

·    Good understanding of relevant driver legislation: Working Time Directive, Tachograph Legislation

·    International Transport Managers CPC is advantageous, although there will be the opportunity to

acquire this for the right candidate

·    Strong interpersonal skills with good leadership ability

·    Conversant in IT skills e.g., Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)

·    Competent in and experience of incident investigations

·    Experience of a unionised workforce is preferred

·    Ability to work independently and as part of a Team

·    Ability to motivate and encourage others

·    Willingness to learn and adapt as the business changes

·    Continuous Improvement mind-set

·    Full Driving licence is essential

Along with 28 days holidays including bank holidays

Company Benefits:

·      Additional holidays based on length of service

·      Confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members

·      After completing six months’ service, Death in Service equal to three times your annual salary.

·      After six months' service employees are eligible to join the Private Medical Scheme

·      Onsite parking available

·      Fuel card scheme offering savings on fuel

·      Plus, many more!

We actively encourage and promote diversity and are committed to equal opportunities for all