Assistant Transport Manager
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Khne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG
Job description:
? Assisting the Transport manager to Lead the Transport function through an effective vision and strategy
Effectively plan, deliver and lead the Transport operation to meet the customer service and budget requirements. Ensuring legal compliance within EU, Health and Safety and company legislative standards.
How you create impact Manage transport resources people, vehicle and costs. 80 employees 90 assets, (includes Prime movers & trailer) multi million pound budget.
Managing 2 sites Defence Fulfilment Centre in Donnington & Aldergrove in Belfast
Effective management and leadership of transport team
Develop operational improvements through continuous improvement (CI) delivering service improvements and cost efficiencies through an effective trained/flexible workforce focused on delivering service improvements, accurate resource levels and cost reductions
To lead in developing the team of supervisors by coaching, monitoring, and evaluating to ensure colleagues work at appropriate performance standards.
Providing monthly reports in line with management and company requirements
Ensuring compliance is adhered to according to company and legislative requirements
Provide a culture of improvement and team effectiveness to ensure a strong team spirit and good team morale
Promote effective, positive communication with staff, managers, internal and external customer to ensure agreed service level achieved
Ensure all health and safety obligations are met providing a legal and safe working environment that consistently exceeds quality standards
Control costs in line with budget
What we would like you to bring Essential to hold a Manager CPC National Road Haulage Certificate
Experience within an operations environment (preferably with moving hazardous products Class 1 to 9) that demonstrates the capability to build, lead, manage and motivate a team
Strong communication skills both written and verbal at all levels
Previous experience of managing budgets and cost control
Results orientated, willing to take ownership for setting and achieving high standards and targets
An excellent customer service attitude and approach
Please note that this role is subject to vetting.
What's in it for you As well as our competitive pay rates and superb training opportunities, we also offer a great working environment. You will be respected and valued if you work for us and have genuine opportunities to progress and develop.
* 26 days holidays plus bank holidays * 2 volunteering days per year * 3 x Life Assurance Option if you join the KN Route2 pension scheme * A tailored personal development and training programme. * Trusted and empowered to deliver and be your best. * Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave * Cycle to work scheme * Discount on high street stores and local supermarkets (Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys & more) * Refer a friend scheme.
Health Cash plans will be also available to you. The easy-to-use plan provides you with a range of valuable cash benefits and services and gives you money back towards the cost of your routine healthcare, up to set limits, helping you to budget for essential health costs such as optical, dental and therapy treatments.
As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognise the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation
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- Location:
- Donnington
- Salary:
- not provided
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Logistics