TRANSPORT MANAGER

Simarco is an established, award winning provider of international logistic and freight services, and we provide a wide range of tailored solutions for clients' throughout the UK, Europe and Globally across all Worldwide trade routes. At Simarco we understand that global trade and industry markets are continually changing and expanding to meet customer needs. That's why our logistics, air, sea/ocean freight forwarding, road haulage & distribution and warehousing solutions are not only flexible but are tailored to meet clients' individual and ever-changing requirements. As our company continues to grow, we are excited to announce the recruitment of a Transport Manager based at our Stoke site. Do you have a depth of experience managing a busy transport operation with sole ownership for compliance, transport customer service performance, vehicle, trunking utilisation and driver and employee management. A clear and decisive leader with very strong people skills, and eager to take on a role that promises excellent opportunities for career and personal development? If so, then this could be the perfect opportunity... We are proud of our strong reputation in the industry and offer a fantastic work environment! Associated Responsibilities: Route Planning and Optimisation : Ensuring the Stoke transport team effectively plan and optimise the routes for transporting goods, considering factors such as distance, time, fuel efficiency, and traffic conditions to minimise costs and delivery times. Fleet Management : Work with head of UK transport to oversee the management of company's allocated fleet of trucks and other vehicles. This includes vehicle maintenance, scheduling, and ensuring that all vehicles are compliant with safety and environmental regulations. Compliance and Regulations : ensure that the company complies with all relevant European and national regulations, including road safety, environmental standards, and customs requirements. They are also responsible for obtaining and renewing necessary permits and licenses. Ensure appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous and non-hazardous goods are followed. Driver Management : manage the company's drivers, including hiring, training, and scheduling. Ensuring that drivers adhere to safety regulations, work hour restrictions, and company policies. Cost Control: responsible for controlling and reducing transportation costs. This may involve negotiating contracts with suppliers, optimising fuel consumption, and monitoring overall expenses. Ensuring services are provided within budget and action plans developed and implemented to improve operational efficiencies. Reporting and Analysis : generate reports and analyse transportation data to identify areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities. Continuous Improvement : developing and implementing strategies to continuously improve transportation processes, reduce inefficiencies, and enhance overall performance. Experience / knowledge / skills Significant managerial experience Strong background in multi-drop collections & delivery on Pallets Knowledge of Pallet Network Planning European Groupage experience ideal Microsoft Word and Excel at intermediate level. Able to promote and manage change. Effective organisational and time management skills, inclusive of prioritising workload Effective influencer and negotiator Confident decision making and problem solving. Able to deliver coaching/training. Able to interpret statistics and data effectively. Adaptable and quick to learn. Experience of P&L Management International Transport Manager CPC Qualification. Category C+E License desirable but not essential. Personal Qualities ·Ability to communicate at all levels. ·Calm and ability to work under pressure. ·Flexible approach to hours of work. ·Applies attention to detail. ·Display a positive attitude and conduct themselves as a role model. ·Ability to develop, coach and motivate others. ·To provide solutions to problems. ·Experience in handling difficult situations. ·Reliable and Self-motivated. ·Pro-active and forward-thinking approach. ·Able to implement and drive ideas for results. ·An excellent relationship builder ·Displays a focus on customer needs. This is a super opportunity for an experienced Transport Manager who possesses a great deal of leadership skills and qualities, highly knowledgeable in compliance and driving regulations and takes pride in delivering a gold standard service to their clients. Building and developing your team is paramount to this role, you will be given great support in implementing or improving current procedures whilst maintaining company values. Other rewards include: Holiday Leave entitlement to be confirmed but minimum of 25 days + 8 days BH Hours: 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday Discount Platform Discounted Gym Membership Full training and support Cycle to work scheme Employee assistance program Extensive learning opportunities Employee Engagement Forum Reward and Recognition programme Pay Day Treat Days For a confidential discussion and to learn more about this outstanding opportunity, please apply today!