Transport Manager - Builders Merchants
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- England,North West,Merseyside
- Full Time, Permanent
- £45,000 per annum
Job Description:
Transport Manager – Leading Builders Merchants
Location: Liverpool
Salary: £45,000 (Depending on experience)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 7am until 5pm (plus alternative Saturday mornings)
We are currently recruiting on behalf of one of the UK’s leading Builders Merchants for an experienced Transport Manager. This is a fantastic permanent opportunity for a hands-on, proactive professional to take ownership of transport operations, managing a small fleet and ensuring timely, compliant, and efficient deliveries to customers.
What You’ll Be Doing:
*Oversee and manage a fleet of 10 lorries and 1 van, ensuring all transport operations run efficiently and safely.
*Plan daily delivery routes to maximise efficiency and maintain excellent service standards.
*Ensure all vehicles are compliant with legal and regulatory standards, including MOTs, insurance, and scheduled maintenance.
*Lead and support a team of dedicated drivers, ensuring full adherence to health and safety and company procedures.
*Handle day-to-day problem-solving relating to deliveries, routing, or vehicle issues.
What We’re Looking For:
*Previous experience as a Transport Manager for a builders merchants.
*Strong knowledge of fleet compliance, vehicle maintenance, and route planning.
*Excellent communication skills to work collaboratively with drivers, customers, and internal teams.
*Confidence in using transport management systems and software.
*A proactive approach to identifying and solving transport-related issues.
*Up-to-date understanding of health and safety standards in transport operations.
Preferred Qualifications:
*Relevant qualifications in transport, logistics, or fleet management.
*A valid UK driving licence with a clean record.
*Strong analytical and decision-making skills to optimise resource allocation and delivery routes.
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real difference in a well-established and growing company, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to take the next step in your transport management career!
Please note; due to the high volume of applications, if you do not receive a reply within 2 weeks, please take it that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion and we wish you all the very best of luck with your future job search.
Location: Liverpool
Salary: £45,000 (Depending on experience)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 7am until 5pm (plus alternative Saturday mornings)
We are currently recruiting on behalf of one of the UK’s leading Builders Merchants for an experienced Transport Manager. This is a fantastic permanent opportunity for a hands-on, proactive professional to take ownership of transport operations, managing a small fleet and ensuring timely, compliant, and efficient deliveries to customers.
What You’ll Be Doing:
*Oversee and manage a fleet of 10 lorries and 1 van, ensuring all transport operations run efficiently and safely.
*Plan daily delivery routes to maximise efficiency and maintain excellent service standards.
*Ensure all vehicles are compliant with legal and regulatory standards, including MOTs, insurance, and scheduled maintenance.
*Lead and support a team of dedicated drivers, ensuring full adherence to health and safety and company procedures.
*Handle day-to-day problem-solving relating to deliveries, routing, or vehicle issues.
What We’re Looking For:
*Previous experience as a Transport Manager for a builders merchants.
*Strong knowledge of fleet compliance, vehicle maintenance, and route planning.
*Excellent communication skills to work collaboratively with drivers, customers, and internal teams.
*Confidence in using transport management systems and software.
*A proactive approach to identifying and solving transport-related issues.
*Up-to-date understanding of health and safety standards in transport operations.
Preferred Qualifications:
*Relevant qualifications in transport, logistics, or fleet management.
*A valid UK driving licence with a clean record.
*Strong analytical and decision-making skills to optimise resource allocation and delivery routes.
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real difference in a well-established and growing company, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to take the next step in your transport management career!
Please note; due to the high volume of applications, if you do not receive a reply within 2 weeks, please take it that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion and we wish you all the very best of luck with your future job search.
Job number 3674090
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Company Details:
Arco Recruitment
Company size: 2-10 employees
Industry: Construction
Arco specialise in offering a wide range of jobs within the builders merchants sector and distributors of building materials throughout the UK. As wel...