Our client based in Greenwich are recruiting for an Assistant Transport Manager to join their fantastic team on their Night Shift on permanent basis.

Job Purpose:

As Assistant Transport Manager you will be required to assist the Transport Manager in looking after a dedicated team of around 25 drivers, including its operation, planning and administration. You will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day smooth running of our bakery.

Job Responsibilities:

Performance monitoring, coaching and development of the team. Assisting the Transport Manager in Route Planning & Optimisation Performing the daily set up for Drivers to ensure that they are all set up for the day s deliveries Performing monitoring and reporting of daily delivery performance and communicating with the Customer Services team in order to ensure Customer issues are responded to and dealt with efficiently and the customer expectation is well managed Helping to resolve delivery issues and ensuring the correct solutions are employed along with reacting to problems as they arise Managing Driver absence and ensuring suitable solutions are identified Assisting the Transport Manager in building the weekly Driver rotas Working with the Fleet Controller to ensure that they have performed all required aspects of their role Ensuring customer satisfaction is maintained through the efficient delivery of products and that our drivers uphold company policies and image at all times. Dealing with any account issues, including customer complaints. Managing all employee related issues, including performance, attendance, accident investigations, legal compliance and infringements. Ensuring the Transport team meets all relevant transport and health and safety legislation. Managing and processing orders and invoices for the fleet, including liaising with the repairers. Registering drivers weekly hours for payroll purposes. Regularly reviewing procedures for improvements in efficiency and working practices. Covering for the Transport Manager as required.

Personal Profile:

• A minimum of 2 years experience in a similar transport management role.

• A good working knowledge of driver s hours and route planning.

• Experience of working flexible hours/days and ability to adapt to the changing demands of the role.

• Good vehicle knowledge, ideally with previous fleet management experience.

• Experience in compliance management.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, at all levels.

• Strong organisational skills and a working knowledge of IT systems.

• Teamwork.

Additional Benefits:

• Company events

• Company pension

• Cycle to work scheme

• Discounted or free food

• Referral programme

• Sick pay

• Store discount

• Free cake on your birthday

Job Reference: 41298

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