Assistant Transport Manager
Core
Manage 24/7 transport operations, depot staff, and fleet to ensure product delivery within service levels and budget constraints.
Role type
Assistant Transport Manager (Logistics)
Builds
Ambient transport and logistics services for consumer and retail sectors
Domain
Logistics / FMCG
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Team management, Traffic plan execution, Fleet maintenance oversight, Budget control, Regulatory compliance (tachograph/driving rules), Supplier audit, KPI monitoring, Numeracy, Problem solving
Preferred skills
Deputising for manager, Service improvement implementation, Carbon footprint reduction, Staff development
Technologies
Microsoft Office packages
Responsibilities
Manage depot transport staff to execute traffic plans, Reduce non-contract maintenance and damage spends, Ensure fleet availability for planning, Motivate and develop team, Ensure staff training and equipment compliance, Communicate with 3rd party hauliers regarding defects, Check and approve maintenance cost reports, Ensure annual MOTs and service intervals, Monitor and audit suppliers, Attend customer review meetings, Support department communication and KPI publication, Generate ideas for operational changes, Ensure secure environment, Manage transport budget and fuel aspects, Support carbon footprint reduction, Deputise for Transport Manager
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC