Transport Manager

Role: Transport ManagerLocation: Southfleet, Gravesend Hours: 7am to 5pm - Monday to Friday Pay: £38,000 per annum Extrastaff are currently recruiting for an experienced and highly organised Transport Manager to join a team and take responsibility for the effective management, compliance and optimisation of the transport and distribution operation, managing a small team for a builders merchants in Southfleet, Gravesend. Benefits for Transport Manager :Temp to PermPensionCompetetive salaryDuties for Transport Manager :Organising deliveries and pickupsOrganise staff and transport availability to ensure goods are delivered on time.Generate delivery paperwork.Making arrangements to ensure that drivers comply with drivers' hours and tachograph rules.Reporting and recording vehicle defects highlighted by drivers.Ensuring the safety of vehicles and staff at all times.Ensure conpliance with health and safety requirements and all transport legislation.Requirements for Transport Manager :Excellent interpersonal skillsFlexibility and thoroughness.The ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines.A reasonable level of fitnessPrevious experience is essentialStrong IT skillsKnowledge of DVSA regulatory requirements.Transportation, route planning and logistics experience.Strong geographical knowledge.Must hold a Transport Manager CPCIf you are interested in this Transport Managers role please apply ASAP.