Job Title: Transport Manager
Company Name: Fowler Welch
Location: Drumshoreland, Broxburn
Hours / Days Of Work: Mon-Fri
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive
Job Description:
Maintain department discipline including dress code, time keeping, conduct and performance using the Company disciplinary policy and procedures with the support of HR and escalating issues when necessary.
Oversee the effective application of the Company absence policy and procedures including monitoring of absence levels and conducting return to work discussions.
Ensure all legal and statutory requirements are strictly complied with
Ensure all practices and procedures are carried out in line with FW’s Health & Safety policy
Check agency invoices and subcontractor self-bills, ensuring legal compliance
Attending and contributing at on and offsite customer meetings and visits
To liaise closely with the warehouse, site, & transport to ensure understanding of each other’s issues, joint resolution of problems and achieve efficiencies between the departments
Taking the lead in conflict resolution across the shift and processes are followed and outcomes are fair.
Experience And Qualifications:
Previous experience within a Transport management role.
Have a good understanding of the third party haulage market.
CPC Licence / Understanding.
Proven experience of vehicle planning/operating within the FMCG distribution industry.
Knowledge of Driver hours, Working Time and Tachograph regulations.
Great geographical knowledge.
Ability to lead, motivate and manage a team.
Have excellent problem solving, analytical and organizational skills.
Able to make decisions under pressure, and to a tight timescale.
Have a flexible and adaptable approach to working in order to meet the requirements of the business, particularly at peak periods during the year.
Able to communicate well at all levels within the business.
PC Literate in Word, Excel and Outlook.
Application Process:
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Closing Date: 31/03/2025
Apply at: https://www.totaljobs.com/job/transport-manager/fowler-welch-job104474914
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