<h2>About the role</h2><p>We are currently recruiting a Transport Manager to lead our Transport Department in Hoddesdon.</p><p>The objective of the role is to ensure that our large, fast-moving Transport operation runs smoothly and efficiently, by achieving optimum service levels across all contracts whilst working to specific KPIs.</p><p><strong>Working Hours:</strong></p><p>40<strong>&nbsp;</strong>hours per week Monday - Friday however flexibility is required – 24-hour operation</p><p>We look forward to you joining the <strong>BEST&nbsp;</strong>team!</p><h2>Main Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Adhere to and ensure that colleagues follow Health and Safety policy and procedures&nbsp;</li><li>Comply with Ministry records, transport and health and safety legislation</li><li>Effectively manage a team of 8 x managers and transport colleagues, ensuring they have the required skills and knowledge</li><li>Provide guidance, leadership and motivation, promoting a positive and respectful working culture</li><li>Ensure the department operates within the cost budgets laid out in the annual budget</li><li>Ensure maximum routing efficiency, whilst encouraging fuel cost savings</li><li>Ensure compliance with legal requirements with regards to transportation</li><li>Monitor out of hours process</li><li>Ensure timely completion of documentation in line with recognised time scales</li><li>Ensure a consistent approach to people issues such as absence, grievance and disciplinary procedures</li><li>Ensure all new colleagues receive a thorough induction/training</li><li>Conduct regular 1-2-1’s with Managers and colleagues within the transport team, identifying career progression/development opportunities</li><li>Optimise productivity and maintain customer service to our customers with flexibility, adapting to our customers’ needs</li><li>Manage an efficient vehicle maintenance operation for approximately 100 vehicles</li><li>Be aware of food standards agency and carry out due diligence</li><li>Be cost effective and constantly review systems and efficiency</li><li>Be aware of warehouse structure and cultivate a daily interface</li></ul><p><br></p><h2>You will need</h2><ul><li>Current and valid O licence holder</li><li>Professional Logistics or Transport qualification</li><li>Previous experience of leading a team in a similar distribution and logistics environment</li><li>A strong grasp of both European and domestic tachograph legislation</li><li>Excellent communication skills and be a keen problem solver</li><li>Experience of performance evaluation, feedback and preparing development plans</li><li>Experience of managing your own budget responsibilities</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>What's in it for you</h2><p><strong>The additional Benefits of being part of the BEST team!</strong></p><ul><li>10% Tesco discount, which increases to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks (all discounts apply to home delivery)</li><li>20% discount on F&amp;F Clothing</li><li>10% discount at&nbsp;Tesco Café</li><li>10% Booker discount</li><li>Pizza Hut Restaurants:&nbsp;25% discount after 3pm, excludes buffet and deals</li><li>25% discount at selected Burger King restaurants</li><li>Contributory Pension.</li><li>1 year life assurance for all colleagues; or 3 years if you join the pension scheme</li><li>Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family &amp; the opportunity to join a healthcare cash plan.</li><li>An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including cinema vouchers &amp; a cycle to work scheme &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><p class="flex justify-end my-8"><a class="btn flex items-center bg-orange w-full md:w-1/2 md:p-5 text-left text-xl" href="https://applybookercareers.com/members/?j=26342" target="_blank">Apply now <span class="text-4xl font-light grow text-right">&gt;</span></a></p>