Freightserve recruitment are looking for Transport Fleet Manager for a Freight Forwarder. The company are based in The Colnbrook, Berkshire area.
Job Description:-
*Reduce operating costs in all areas without compromising service.
*Overseeing Fleet of vehicles
*Managing all staff (Clerical and Drivers) and delegating duties
*Improve service delivery without increasing costs.
*Combine daily close communication with processing facilities and use of company systems to provide inbound alerts.
*Design and distribute new SOPs as required and keep catalogue up to date.
*Train staff on new systems and in new processes.
*Work closely with warehouse and operations department.
*Work closely with Finance and Commercial departments to monitor collection costs..
*Use data to monitor and plan linehaul.
*Make advancements to existing reports, and design new ones for distribution to stakeholders.
*Liaise with collection partners to ensure successful in-flow of material to hubs.
*Obtain quotes for and implement new collections, keep collection log up to date, and build routes where possible to save cost.
*Pre-alert hubs of inbound returns and assist with sortation and consolidation, and arrange repatriation once consolidated.
*Manage transport fleet and drivers
Skills required for the role:-
*Previous experience within a similar role
*Experience within a supervisory / management role
*Good understanding of current transportation and H&S regulations
*Freight forwarding or Courier experience
*Full UK driving licence
*CPC (International) - essential
*Route planning experience
*PC literate
Working hours are Monday - Friday 0800 - 1700
As an agency we are fast becoming the number one Freight specialist in the UK. We have a fast growing reputation with most Freight related companies. Freightserve has been established since 1992 working within the Freight Forwarding and Shipping industry.