Vacancy: Transport Manager (Perth)

We are currently recruiting a Transport Manager for our site in Perth to effectively Manage the staff and functions of the Transport Department in a way that satisfies both Customer and Company, fulfils the Customer Commitment and achieves targets.

Key Tasks

To ensure that all commercial vehicles are maintained and serviced in accordance with FTA regulations, current legislation, and to the manufacturer’s recommendations
To ensure that the Route man’s message pad procedure is operated and maintained to customer service satisfaction levels
To actively encourage Route man to enter into the spirit of all campaigns to achieve added value service sales
To ensure each day’s items are loaded/unloaded from the vehicles and delivered and returned to customers according to the agreement
To ensure that the requirements of the Operator’s Licence are adhered to at all times
To plan routes cost effectively
To establish and maintain good customer relations and act as liaison between Customer and Company
To fully utilise the AS400 computer system, as appropriate
To recruit drivers in consultation with the General Manager
To provide on-going training for all drivers from start of service and throughout their employment and regularly review their training and development
To forward queries to the relevant department, and ensure managers, supervisors and colleagues are informed as necessary
To keep all costs to or below budget
To maintain accurate records where required
To wear and use Personal Protective Equipment and handling aids, where supplied, at all times for all relevant tasks.
To carry out all tasks to comply with Company Policy on Health & Safety and COSHH requirements
To comply with Company Policies and the Terms and Conditions of Employment and follow company procedures
To keep work area clean, tidy, safe and secure at all times
To attend training courses as required
To foster and maintain good working relations throughout the Company
To maintain confidentiality of Company business
Other Ad hoc duties as required

This role offers a range of benefits including:

Access to a company Share Save Scheme
Employee wellness programme and referral scheme
Company pension Life assurance
Access to an award-winning training academy dedicated to staff development

Please send CVs to Archie Jeffrey - archiejeffrey@jsg.com