Deputy Transport Manager
Location: Near Coatbridge ML5
Shift Pattern: Continental
Salary: Up to £44,000
Contract: Permanent
Overview
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's largest logistics operators as an Assistant Transport Manager, supporting the management of a busy 24/7 transport operation. Reporting directly to the Transport Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing daily transport activities, ensuring compliance standards are maintained, managing fleet performance, controlling operational costs and leading a team of transport professionals. The role offers significant responsibility within a large transport network and provides the opportunity to influence operational performance, compliance and service standards. Alongside day-to-day operational leadership, you will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and wider business projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage depot transport staff to execute transport plans and deliver agreed customer service levels.
- Ensure all available fleet is operational and declared for planning purposes.
- Support the efficient running of a 24/7 transport operation.
- Deputise for the Transport Manager as required.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant transport legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Manage reported vehicle and trailer defects with third-party hauliers.
- Ensure annual MOTs, servicing and maintenance schedules are completed on time.
- Monitor supplier performance and conduct audits where required.
- Review and approve maintenance cost reports and associated invoices.
- Reduce maintenance and damage-related expenditure through effective fleet management. Manage maintenance and fuel spend in line with transport budgets.
- Monitor key operational KPIs and associated costs.
- Lead, motivate and develop transport colleagues through coaching, training and development plans.
- Work collaboratively with customers and operational teams to improve service delivery.
- Identify and implement operational improvements to increase efficiency and service performance.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement across the transport operation.
- Promote compliance with Health & Safety policies and best practice across the operation.
Essential Experience
- Transport operations leadership experience.
- Driver management responsibility.
- Transport planning and operational decision-making.
- Compliance and regulatory knowledge.
- KPI ownership and performance management.
- Strong people management skills.
Desirable Experience
- Assistant Transport Manager, Transport Shift Manager or Deputy Transport Manager background.
- Fleet management responsibility.
- Experience within large-scale logistics or distribution environments.
- Continuous improvement project involvement.
- Budget management experience.
This is a great opportunity to gain valuable exposure across a complex logistics environment, making this an ideal position for an ambitious transport professional seeking a clear pathway towards a Transport Manager role.
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