Location: Swindon / Avonmouth (on-site)
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

About the Role:

We are currently partnered with a leading distribution company, who are looking for an experienced Transport Manager to support them on a wide-scale retail contract. This role involves managing a fleet of 50 vehicles and 70 drivers, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, including CPC and O’ Licence.
Key Responsibilities:
*Manage a large, modern fleet for a high value retail contract
*Oversee transport operations for a 1.5 million square foot distribution centre.
*Ensure high standards of service and efficiency.
*Ensuring O’Licence compliance in all areas of operation
*Providing a high level of accuracy in all information presented
*Managing and working closely with an existing team
*Overlooking all aspects of maintenance, ensuring the vehicles are compliant and well presented
*Carrying out driver training where required
*Focusing on ensuring we retain our high levels of service to customers
*Communicating with staff and customers
*Develop and implement transportation strategies and policies to optimise efficiency and reduce costs

Skills & Qualifications:
*Current Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
*Valid O’ License.
*Proven experience of managing large transport fleets.
*A confident and skilled communicator up to senior management level
*A general mechanical understanding of fleet vehicles


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