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Transport Manager

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 500 - 500 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Thetford

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

Accelerate Personnel are currently recruiting for an exciting new job role for our client who are seeking a Transport Manager to join their team.   

Responsibilities for this role will involve overseeing all transport operations to ensure the efficient and timely delivery of goods, while consistently delivering a high standard of customer service.

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Vehicle Management & Equipment
•	Coordinate and supervise daily vehicle inspections
•	Plan and manage routine maintenance, servicing, and MOT schedules
•	Respond to and resolve vehicle breakdowns and repair requirements
•	Procure and maintain driver tools and operational equipment
•	Manage fuel cards, vehicle tracking systems, and AdBlue stock levels
•	Oversee regular vehicle cleaning and upkeep

2. Delivery & Transport Processes

•	Analyse and monitor delivery costs to ensure efficiency
•	Review and optimise delivery methods and operational processes

3. Team Leadership & People Management

•	Lead and manage the delivery and logistics office teams
•	Conduct regular one-to-one meetings and performance reviews
•	Manage staff scheduling, holidays, and absences
•	Deliver on-the-job training and monitor performance standards
•	Ensure compliance checks are completed (e.g. DBS where required)
•	Provide out-of-hours support for driver queries when necessary
•	Recruit, on board, coach, and motivate team members
•	Coordinate agency drivers and porters as required

4. Project Management (Large-Scale Deliveries)

•	Plan and deliver end-to-end logistics for complex delivery and installation projects
•	Prepare and brief delivery teams ahead of project execution
•	Attend sites as required to oversee project initiation and delivery
•	Act as the primary point of contact for subcontractors and clients
•	Monitor project progress, resolve issues, and ensure adherence to timelines and budgets
•	Conduct final quality checks to ensure successful completion
•	Develop detailed project plans covering delivery and installation phases

5. Daily Delivery Operations

•	Supervise drivers and monitor delivery routes in real time
•	Maintain clear communication with drivers and customers regarding updates or issues
•	Ensure customer expectations are consistently met or exceeded
•	Manage budgets, timelines, and resource allocation effectively
•	Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies
•	Continuously improve delivery methods and processes

6. Customer Service & Issue Resolution

•	Handle customer queries, issues, and complaints in a professional manner
•	Troubleshoot and resolve transport-related challenges in a live operational environment

What Accelerate Personnel can offer: 

•	Company pension 
•	Employee discounts
•	Discounted or free food
•	On-site canteen
•	Weekly Pay
•	Flexible working hours

To apply, please contact Katie, Charley or Melanie at Accelerate Personnel or apply below.

Accelerate Personnel acting as an employment business 

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