Job Description

Our client is a niche 3PL, with a core blue chip client base. Due to an unprecedented growth, we are delighted to assist them in their search for a Transport Shift Manager at their site in Newark, Nottinghamshire on a 4on, 4off basis (rotating days and nights – 6 week cycle).

Reporting into the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the day to day running of a busy Transport contract, managing some 100 Drivers across a fleet of 65 Units.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure the planned number of fleet (Tractors and Trailers) and drivers are all available to complete efficient delivery plan. Planning units first not drivers.
• Deputise for Operations Clerk out of their core hours - Brief and debrief of drivers to ensure all drivers are ‘signed off’ for work and that all debrief information is captured and inputted into the correct system in a timely manner.
• Escalate any deviance to plan to the Operations Manager.
• Ensure POD’s are collected daily and that justification for any late POD’s returning to maintain contractual KPI.
• Adhere to plan through Load List allocation, Special Bookings and daily management.
• Management & communication of all 3rd Party Load list bookings.
• Follow the planned maintenance schedule through implementation of the Delivery plan to ensure company’s fleet remains fully compliant whilst delivering operational efficiency, enabling all equipment to be maintained in the most cost-effective way and in line with the business O licence under takings.
• Daily management & control of non-core resource i.e. Agency, Internal Support, Sub Contraction to adhere and achieve trunking requirements, in line with execution of delivery plan.
• Escalation of any shortfall of resource to Transport Manager and Operations Manager.
• Be the point of contact & escalation for out of hours Customer Service enquires.
• Consistently strive to improve contract transport performance and suggest ways to do this with minimum impact to costs and the operation.
• Recording and actioning of defects or breakdowns in absence of Fleet Admin.
• Deputise in absence of Transport Planner

Ideal Candidate:

• Previous Transport management experience in a similar operational environment
• Well versed in Driver WTD Hours
• Excellent People Management and Communication skills

This is an exciting time to join one of the UK’s fastest growing 3PLs with exciting plans for the future. Apply now for immediate consideration.

How to Apply

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