Transport Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
An opportunity has arisen for a qualified Transport Manager to join our team based in Uxbridge, London.
Title: Transport Manager
Location: Uxbridge, London
Job Purpose:
The Transport Manager will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the transportation department, including managing drivers, vehicles, and ensuring compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in logistics and transportation management, with the ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Management of the HGV fleet for Pod-Trak UK & Ireland, ensuring all statutory requirements are adhered to.
- Oversee the daily operations of the transportation department.
- Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements, including maintaining accurate records and documentation.
- Continuously improve transportation operations by identifying opportunities for process improvement and cost savings
- Developing and implementing transport policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Keeping up to date with the latest developments in transport technology and regulations and implementing changes as necessary
- Delegated FORS practitioner to maintain the silver FORS accreditation of Pod-Trak Ltd
- Managing relationships with suppliers
- Ensuring the safe and efficient operation of Pod-Trak fleet of vehicles, including maintaining and repairing vehicles as necessary.
- Prepare reports and presentations for senior management, providing regular updates on transportation operations and performance.
- Administer the requirement of the Operator’s Licence ensuring that all regulatory aspects are met including vehicle servicing, defects, and contraventions.
- Effectively managing a commercial fleet of 180 vans and 10 HGV
- Ensuring full legal compliance across the fleet of vehicles
- Produce investment plans to review fleet.
- Manage the telematics system and utilize the information available to identify improvement in good practices
Qualifications: The Transport Manager will hold the following skills and experiences
- UK vehicle operator licence
- Proven experience in transport management, or a similar role.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong organisational skills and effective time management.
- Knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance requirements
- Possess high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Professional and approachable demeanour.
- IT literate.
- Full clean UK driving licence.
Salary: £60,000 to £68,000 per year (depending to experience)
Benefits:
Company pension
Company vehicle or allowance
25 days holiday.
On-site parking
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday 07:00 to 17:00
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £60,000.00-£68,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 26/05/2023
Reference ID: Transport Manager
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Transport Manager roles across Pod-Trak's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £60,000 - £68,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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