Transport Shift Manager £39k Witney, Oxfordshire in Curbridge - CV-Library

Vacancy: Transport Shift Manager

Location: Witney, Oxfordshire

Salary: £39,000 per annum

JHP Recruitment are seeking an experienced Transport Shift Manager to join our distribution and haulage client based in Witney, Oxfordshire on a full-time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will have proven experience managing haulage and multi drop delivery operations and will be highly proficient in team-building and motivating staff.

Main Accountabilities:

* Liaising with planning department and warehouse to ensure daily delivery schedule and service level are consistently met with maximum capacity utilisation and full optimisation of fleet

* Briefing and debriefing all drivers as required using various computer packages

* Managing driver hours within constraints of all current legislation always ensuring maximum cover for the operation

* Monitoring WTD hours and give guidance and training when necessary

* Managing holidays, sickness and absence for drivers

* Carrying out full and documented investigations into all accidents and incidents

* Ensuring compliance of all reporting staff with company policies and procedures

* Ensuring vehicle defect procedures are strictly followed and liaising with workshops to limit down-time to the absolute minimum

Candidate Requirements:

* Minimum of 2 years transport operations experience

* Proven management of fleet resources of over 30 vehicles

* Excellent knowledge of transport and driver legislation

* Experience in productivity monitoring

* National CPC holder (desirable but not essential)

* Good understanding of stock receiving/control in general haulage

If you think this could be the next step in your transport management career, please apply here or call Tasha at JHP Recruitment