Job Description

Assistant Transport Manager

Due to increased growth in the business, we are looking for an individual to join our fast paced team as an Assistant Transport Manager at Reynolds Logistics. in our Kingsbury Depot. As the Assistant Transport Manager, you will work closely with the Transport Manager, managing and supervising our driver workforce across our KIngsbury Depots. You will have the opportunity to grow your knowledge and experience in the industry as you work with our operations team.

Salary: 26,000 - 28,000 DOE
Type: Full time
Shift: Monday - Friday - Flexibility is required

Reynolds Logistics, a leading European haulier in the fuels and speciality chemicals industry with over 95 years in the business. Our focus is to provide the best customer satisfaction with prompt response and drive Innovation in efficiency and cost effectiveness. We are an ambitious, forward thinking, and innovative family business who put the employees first!

Key Responsibilities include:

Adhere to and promote a safe working environment Assist with executing the daily plan for all deliveries and collections, with a keen eye on resource available at site and keep the customer updated Manage an efficient and robust driver roster, looking for ways to increase area utilisation and efficiency Monitor driver's hours, vehicle cleanliness and vehicle checks Ensure all related Transport documents are properly completed, whilst assisting in the companies drive to a paperless solution Responsibility for a safe working environment, including but not limited to any safety related investigations or audits Liaise with Driver Training providers to ensure drivers are kept up to date with all aspects of training as well as monitoring behaviour improvements where possible Assist with investigations into non-compliance Liaise with Customers on specific region requirements around driver inductions / delivery qualifications / driver numbers / Vehicle numbers Required to cover numerous depots so the ability to travel independently Cross pollination of holiday cover required for other Local Transport Managers Efficiently and accurately despatching drivers with all relevant paperwork Prepare letters, minutes, notes and other clerical support to officers as appropriate and as directed by the programme manager. Use initiative, tact and diplomacy in responding to queries, escalate issues and problems which arise to senior manager in the absence of the transport manager. Order and monitor supplies of stationery and office requests for internal stakeholders. Be responsible for maintaining efficient recording and filing systems within the service as directed by the transport manager Ensure the drivers' paperwork has been completed in full and recording any feedback from them which will need to be passed to the management team. Answering the phone, responding appropriately to any enquiries, calls and take messages to pass on to the relevant department. Running Tachograph and KPI reports amongst other administrative tasks Use of transport management softwares and data input Support other members of the transport team with any tasks requiring completion

Skills and Requirements

Demonstrable administration skills (experience in fuels industry desirable) A team player with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. An approachable and reliable attitude Experience working in a busy Transport office desirable Strong communication and customer service skills, both written and verbal Knowledge of the WTD, Drivers Hours, Tachograph and Transport legislation preferable Ability to prioritize own workload but also be able to work as part of a team Attention to detail Conversant in IT skills e.g., Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and CRM systems.

Company Benefits:

28 days annual leave (Inc Bank Holidays)

Additional holidays based on length of service

Confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members*

After completing six months' service, Death in Service equal to three times your annual salary.

Onsite parking available

Fuel card scheme offering savings on fuel

Plus, many more!

We actively encourage and promote diversity and are committed to equal opportunities for all

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,000.00-28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Experience:

Transport Supervisor: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person