Job Description

We are looking for an energetic and proactive CPC Transport Manager to join our team. This role is perfect for someone who is lively, fluent in English, and ready to contribute to our transport department's success.

As a forklift company, we currently operate only one lorry, 2 specialised trailers and a subcontractor. We need a Transport manager to oversee local transport, international containers, and Europe. It will be advantages if you have some knowledge of plant and plant handling, but training can be provided. You will also be working with a transport assistant which will assist you in your daily duties.

CPC holder is a must

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Key Responsibilities for daily responsibilities as UK transport manager:

Driver Management

Licence Checks: Verify drivers have correct licences for their vehicles, often checking quarterly.

Compliance: Monitor drivers' hours and Working Time Directive compliance.

Tachographs: Download and store digital tachograph data.

Documentation: Provide necessary documents for international journeys.

Vehicle Management

Maintenance: Oversee effective vehicle maintenance systems and schedules.

Roadworthiness: Ensure vehicles are roadworthy and taken out of service if not.

Inspections: Arrange for MOTs and safety inspections.

Defect Reporting: Ensure drivers report defects and that they are fixed promptly.

Operational Management

Route Planning: Plan efficient routes and deliveries.

System Audits: Manage and audit compliance systems, creating policies.

Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records for all operations.

Liaison: Work with sales, suppliers, and other departments.

Incident Management: Investigate issues like prohibitions or test failures.

STGO:

We as a company move a lot of big forklifts, this candidate must have a good understanding of STGO CAT1 & CAT 2 movements, and know how to raise movement orders

Compliance & Safety

Legislation: Stay updated on transport laws and regulations.

Licence Control: Communicate with the Office of the Traffic Commissioner (OTC).

Safety Protocols: Implement and enforce health & safety policies

Key Responsibilities for Europe shipments & International containers:

Good understanding of Incoterms and paperwork of exports and imports from Europe

Good understanding of customs procedures

Able to generate GMR's, Levie payments and ferry bookings

Good understanding of how to import containers and the import procedures

Good understanding of how to export containers and the import procedures

Liaising with China suppliers about the scheduling of imports.

Benefits:

-Attractive company pension scheme
-Sick pay
-20 holidays plus bank holidays
-Private medical insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,943.77-46,441.78 per year

Work Location: In person