Assistant Transport Manager (Days)

Deputy Transport Manager

Location: Near Coatbridge ML5

Shift Pattern: Continental

Salary: Up to £44,000

Contract: Permanent

Overview

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's largest logistics operators as an Assistant Transport Manager, supporting the management of a busy 24/7 transport operation. Reporting directly to the Transport Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing daily transport activities, ensuring compliance standards are maintained, managing fleet performance, controlling operational costs and leading a team of transport professionals. The role offers significant responsibility within a large transport network and provides the opportunity to influence operational performance, compliance and service standards. Alongside day-to-day operational leadership, you will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and wider business projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage depot transport staff to execute transport plans and deliver agreed customer service levels.
• Ensure all available fleet is operational and declared for planning purposes.
• Support the efficient running of a 24/7 transport operation.
• Deputise for the Transport Manager as required.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant transport legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Manage reported vehicle and trailer defects with third-party hauliers.
• Ensure annual MOTs, servicing and maintenance schedules are completed on time.
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct audits where required.
• Review and approve maintenance cost reports and associated invoices.
• Reduce maintenance and damage-related expenditure through effective fleet management. Manage maintenance and fuel spend in line with transport budgets.
• Monitor key operational KPIs and associated costs.
• Lead, motivate and develop transport colleagues through coaching, training and development plans.
• Work collaboratively with customers and operational teams to improve service delivery.
• Identify and implement operational improvements to increase efficiency and service performance.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement across the transport operation.
• Promote compliance with Health & Safety policies and best practice across the operation.

Essential Experience

• Transport operations leadership experience.
• Driver management responsibility.
• Transport planning and operational decision-making.
• Compliance and regulatory knowledge.
• KPI ownership and performance management.
• Strong people management skills.

Desirable Experience

• Assistant Transport Manager, Transport Shift Manager or Deputy Transport Manager background.
• Fleet management responsibility.
• Experience within large-scale logistics or distribution environments.
• Continuous improvement project involvement.
• Budget management experience.

This is a great opportunity to gain valuable exposure across a complex logistics environment, making this an ideal position for an ambitious transport professional seeking a clear pathway towards a Transport Manager role.

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