VAC/580/2008/TR2200DC

Our Client is a major household name, the UKs number one retailer and the worlds largest on-line grocer. Our Clients distribution centres, a mixture of ambient food, non food or composite are intensive 24 hour 7 days per week operations.

They are currently seeking a DC Transport Manager for their Ambient DC in Monmouthshire.

Reporting into the DC Operations Manager, the role is challenging and involves the day to day responsibility of the transport function. With the support of a team of Transport Team Managers, the successful candidate will manage a large team of drivers and support staff.

The successful candidate will manage all transport within the site including vehicle maintenance. You will develop and review the service / MOT plan for LGV and related equipment and manage the scheduling system to maximize delivery capacity.

You will work closely with our clients stores to ensure peak delivery performance and will support new store openings through effective planning and co-ordination.

You will manage a large team of drivers to ensure full legal and security compliance, enforce the Driver Dress Code and will review Well Driven reports and take appropriate action.

You will implement and maintain trunking routines and will develop and manage the tractor and trailer cleaning programme.

You will coach your team of Team Managers and will develop and implement initiatives to continuously improve operational performance and service standards.

You will report and investigate all accidents / incidents and will ensure the DCs transport operations processes are managed within our Clients Health and Safety, Legal and Security policy framework.

This role plays a key part in the distribution centre operation in the achievement of balanced targets in the areas of people, operations, customers and finance. and Skills:

Our client is looking for an experienced and ambitious Transport Manager who can cope with an extremely fast paced environment and who will relish the sheer scope this position provides.

You will need to demonstrate the ability to translate our Clients vision into how you and your team will operate daily, as well as a hands on approach to succeed in a demanding environment.

Candidates must have substantial transport management experience ideally gained in a retail DC environment. A CPC is essential and the ability to plan and organise effectively is of paramount importance. Experience of Paragon is highly desirable.

Excellent inter-personal and communication skills coupled with influencing skills are essential as is the ability to lead and inspire your team.

As an experienced leader of people you will have the proactive ability to challenge existing practices and drive through change to benefit the business.

You will be tenacious, getting things done by showing determination and urgency and you will be committed to continuous improvement by constantly looking for opportunities to deliver continuous improvement.

Knowledge of health and safety legislation and experience of implementing H and S measures is also a key requirement.

If you want to grow both yourself and those around you, then by joining our Client you will receive quality training and development, together with excellent career prospects.

The salary range is likely to be in a range of £45 – 52k pa. The successful candidates starting salary will be determined by the candidates skill set and experience.
In addition there is a company car and a range of excellent benefits which includes 25 days holiday, first class pension scheme, free life assurance, profit share scheme and staff privilege card which allows discount on purchases of the company’s products.

Agency/Employer: Resource Planning Consultants
Town or City: Monmouth
Location: Monmouthshire
Sector: Transport
Related Job Titles: Transport Manager
Permanent/Contract: Permanent, Full time
Experience: 0 years
Date: 01-05-2008
Salary: 45000 British Pound / Year

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