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Transport Manager

RML Transport Solutions (part of) Recycling Management Ltd - Birmingham

Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive salary & benefits

Competitive salary, with confidence of working for an established and growing company. Company Pension Scheme. A stimulating & dynamic environment. Team bonding events.
RML Transport Solutions are Part of a Group Of Companies currently looking for a Transport Manager to join our busy team based at our Birmingham Recycling Plant. We're looking for someone with a smart approach and previous people management skills, who will be able to blend in to a small 'in plant' team to successfully manage the operation of the contract.

The Details:

Salary: 30,000 - 45,000 Depending on Experience Monday to Friday Days Hours: 07:00 - 17:00 Free Parking Onsite Monthly Pay Manage the transport team in the allocation and prioritising of workload to increase efficiency Effective and regular liaising with all other relevant departments to ensure efficiency across our projects; Ensure vehicle fleet is managed effectively i.e. vehicle compliance and vehicle servicing checks etc. and where necessary escalating any identified issues and recommending resolution at Director level Assist the admin team in order for them to maintain records and systems to ensure that the vehicle/s are not overloaded Ensuring that our vehicles are maintained properly, including the inspection of vehicles at the appropriate time and implementing actions to remedy any defects found Motivate the team to understand of all legislative requirements is communicated across the team Ensure that all authorised vehicles will be kept at the authorised operating centre(s) when not in use Notifying the relevant traffic commissioner of any changes to licence(s) or drivers etc. that are necessary Actively develop the Transport team in increasing engagement, communication and people development Manage and collate necessary information and documentation to apply for (and maintain) FORS accreditation. Ensuring all drivers comply with driver hours and tachograph rules and adhere to legislation including speed limits Comprehensive knowledge of Driver Hours and WTD regulations Transport Manager CPC National Qualification. HGV class 1 & 2 would be a preference (this demonstrates hands-on experience in the role you will be managing) Good financial experience of running a transport operation. Ability to manage and lead people. CPC qualification Experience of working within the transport industry Good understanding of Transport Regulations. IOSH desirable. At least three years' experience in a similar logistics role Experience of FORS accreditation and going through this audit process Experience of managing HGV fleet Experience in Scrap Metal and Waste Sector Experience working with all modes of transport. Experience of managing an operator's licence Working knowledge of health and safety legislation relevant to the workplace Strong computer skills - including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook as a minimum The ability to follow and provide clear instructions Strong organisational skills Be proactive in getting to understand the wider business objectives, and in line with this, look for and contribute ideas to increase efficiency and improve service Proactively contribute to the long-term resource planning of the Transport Department with regard to assets and people resource (recruitment) Proactively seek to understand the financial performance of the operation and take ownership for addressing inefficiencies which impact on the departments P&L Communicate with confidence to a wide range of stakeholders and be capable of working within a team as well as individually Take the lead in resolving unforeseen problems as they arise ensuring appropriate resolution of these to utilise the learning to plan for future similar scenarios
With an ambitious strategy, we're poised for further growth and success, so if you're committed, talented and enthusiastic, RML Transport is the right place for you.

INCLUSION

RML Transport Solutions is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business.

We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be, and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: RMLTRANSPORT