Premier Recruitment Group has the privilege to recruit on behalf of our very prestigious client based in Erith, Kent. We are recruiting for experienced and forward thinking Group Transport Manager. This is full time and permanent position and working for very well established company. Very interesting and varied role with a scope for progression.

Responsible for: The day to day running of the Transport Department and the supervision of all Transport staff including Transport Supervisors and transport assistants.

Main duties/qualifications:

• Current holder of CPC in National Road Haulage Operations
• To ensure complete compliance with all Operator’s licence legal obligations and undertakings covering but not restricted to.
• To oversee the planning and co-ordinating of maintenance on all Company vehicles and ensure the Company does receive good service and value for money from the companies that maintain the vehicles, as outlined by the Directors.
• Drivers Hours compliance with WTD and EU Hours.
• Driver PDP, CPC Training to be scheduled in timely order to ensure staff are constantly suitably trained.
• To ensure all safety equipment carried on company vehicles is kept in good working order.
• To oversee and ensure transport personnel are provided with adequate and suitable PPE.
• To oversee the daily routing of vehicles and cover for holidays and sickness
• To liaise with VOSA and the Security Services regarding vehicle security throughout all depots.
• To allocate and manage staff resources according to changing needs.
• To allocate and manage vehicles according to changing logistical needs by moving, purchasing or selling as needed within a framework given by the Directors
• To be involved in the buying of product as needed within a framework given by the Directors.
• To attend Management meetings and give updates to other managers and carry out any actions agreed to at the meetings
• To resolve any driver issues brought to your attention.
• To deal with disciplinary issues in conjunction with HR when required.
• Produce monthly vehicle stats for the Directors
• Employing new drivers in conjunction with HR when instructed to do so by the Directors
• Ensure the general aims of the Company are complied with and that all procedures are adhered to
• All Company procedures, records and data remain confidential at all times
• To undertake any other duties which may be considered necessary by the Directors
• To promote the Company’s image in a professional manner at all times
• Maintaining FORS accreditation

If you have, or know someone who has, the right skills, knowledge, and abilities for this position and would like to know more, or be considered for this position, please apply or contact directly Tom Kurczab at Premier Recruitment Group.