Transport Manager

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Job description

As we strive forward with continual growth, we have some exciting opportunities to join us at Donnington, Telford. We are looking for a Transport Manager who will be equally passionate as we are about the service we deliver and proud to be part of the team supporting our unique customer with highly specialist needs and requirements.Your RoleKuehne + Nagel are seeking to appoint a Road Transport Manager to work within a small but dedicated team at 2 sites, DFC Donnington, Telford & Kinnegar in Belfast. The key responsibilities will be to ensure the transport department operates in a safe and efficient manner, which is fully compliant with all legislation. The post will be responsible for the compliant movement of ADR products, Classes 1 to 9 including 7x accepted packages and Non ADR goods as required.Your ResponsibilitiesOperating Licence holder for DFC, Donnington & Kinnegar sitesManage transport resources at two locations Donnington, Telford & Kinnegar in Belfast - people, vehicle and costs. Up to 80 employees - 90 assets, (includes Prime movers & trailers) multi million pound budget. This role is at Donnington, Telford and you will be required to travel to Belfast once or twice a month.Effective management and leadership of transport team across the two sites.Providing monthly reports in line with management and company requirementsEnsuring compliance is adhered to according to company and legislative requirementsProvide a culture of improvement and team effectiveness to ensure a strong team spirit and good team moralePromote effective, positive communication with staff, managers, internal and external customer to ensure agreed service level achievedEnsure all health and safety obligations are met providing a legal and safe working environment that consistently exceeds quality standardsResponsible for taking care of the Health and Safety and to observe best practice and compliance with legislation in the protection of the environment and conservation of energyDevelop operational improvements through an effective trained/flexible workforce focused on delivering service improvements, accurate resource levels and cost reductionsYour Skills and ExperiencesEssential for candidate to hold a Managers CPC National certificate, although would prefer Managers CPC International certificateGood knowledge of Industrial Trade UnionProven Transport knowledge and experience. Excellent working knowledge of Transport legislation.Experience within an operations environment (preferably with moving hazardous products Class 1 to 9) that demonstrates the capability to build, lead, manage and motivate a team.Flexible leadership style with ability to motivate staff to achieve results.Competent Numerate with good attention to detail.Good communication and interpersonal skillsCompetent Microsoft Office user including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Proven people management skills and experience.Good Reasons to JoinIf you would like to become a valued member of our team then we will also make sure that you're rewarded for your commitment and expertise. You will also have the opportunity to join the contributory Kuehne+Nagel pension plan and benefit from our Route 2 Rewards scheme which offers discounts and savings on a wide range of high street or internet goods and services.