Transport & Compliance Manager

THE ROLE:

• Reporting into the Site General Manager, this role is responsible for a fast-growing and highly dynamic Transport operation.
• Responsibility for circa 28 drivers + office team of 8 (including 3 Transport Supervisors).
• Ensuring operational and legal compliance for the transport fleet (artics, 18 tonne vehicles & 7.5 tonne vehicles).
• Legislation Adherence.
• Fleet Management.
• Health & Safety.
• Responsible for a small team of transport planners.
• Process improvement and coaching of the Transport Team & Planning Team
• Training of Drivers to deliver a "White-Glove" value-added service to clients as part of their daily tasks.
• Recruitment, on-boarding and driver retention.
• You will be front-foot in helping to lead the operation - a big part of this role will be in spotting opportunities to grow revenue for the business.
• Able to understand client needs and respond to them pro-actively and positively.
• Management of P&L of approx £1m costs, SLA's etc

THE PERSON:

• Transport Manager ideally within fast paced distribution (Day 1 for Day 2 or faster).
• CPC National holder - THIS IS ESSENTIAL
• IOSH or NEBOSH - PREFERENTIAL
• Commercially Savvy - able to spot an opportunity to make extra revenue for the business and run with it.
• Overall management responsibility for at least 30 heads or more.
• Front-foot & hands-on leadership style - this role is very much a hands-on & full-on management role and a key part of the business.
• Able to liaise from shop-floor to Board level.
• Keen to leave a lasting impact and legacy on the wider business.
• This role would suit someone from an SME background who is keen to make their mark and progress their career.
• Someone who wants to play an integral part in building/growing a strong operation.
• Able to ask intelligent questions and think beyond the obvious.

If this role is of interest, please apply (ideally with a Word format CV) and we will respond back to you within 48 hours maximum.

ABOUT US:

Indigo Search were created in June 2018.We recruit for management, director & executive roles across the UK.

Our website address is - www.indigosearch.co.uk. Please view the website and let us know what you think!

One of the most common complaints we hear about recruiters is 'lack of communication' - we want to be different and try to treat people like human beings (with dignity & respect).

As a result we promise to respond to all applicants within 48 hours maximum.