Transport and Distribution Manager

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Transport and Distribution Manager
Basildon, Essex 44,900 a year Full time, 37.5 hours a week Permanent

We are a courier and road freight company based in Basildon, collecting and delivering goods for business customers and a logistics contractor across Essex, London and the South East. We are looking for a Transport and Distribution Manager to run and grow our transport operation.

What you will do

• Plan and schedule daily collections, deliveries and routes to meet customer deadlines
• Manage drivers and subcontractors, including allocation, performance and compliance checks
• Manage vehicles, including maintenance, insurance, fuel and roadworthiness
• Win and manage business customer accounts and prepare quotes
• Track delivery performance, costs and margins, and report to the directors
• Make sure we meet transport, health and safety and goods-in-transit requirements

What we are looking for

• At least 2 years in transport, logistics or courier operations management
• Experience of route planning and managing drivers or subcontractors
• Good knowledge of UK road transport rules
• A full UK driving licence; a Transport Manager CPC is an advantage

Visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.

To apply, please send your CV and a short cover note through this job posting.