Reporting to the Transport Manager, the Assistant Transport Manager will be responsible for the 24/7 Transport operations, managing the Transport Team and supporting the Transport Manager in ensuring that costs are controlled in line with budget / forecast expectations.

Working hours: 4 on 4 off nights, 19.00-07.00

Key Duties of an Assistant Transport Manager:

• Manage the Depot Transport staff to execute Traffic plans to enable delivery of products to customers within agreed service levels.
• Reduce non contract maintenance and damage spends through the use of vehicle passports, daily confirmation of spend, in conjunction with other Culina depots.
• Ensure that all available fleet is on the road and declared to enable the Planning Team to plan the resource.
• Motivate and develop the team through engagement, training and personal development plans.
• Ensure all staff are fully trained and have the correct equipment.
• Ensure that the Transport team comply with all relevant statutes and regulations.
• Communicate with 3rd Party hauliers in regard to control of all reported defects on drop trailers left for pre loading.
• Check and approve maintenance cost reports and related invoices.
• Ensure annual MOTs and service intervals on all fleet equipment are carried out on time.
• Monitor, Audit and Control suppliers.
• Attend Monthly Customer review meetings in the absence of the Transport Manager.
• Supports communication throughout department including team briefings and publication of KPIs.
• Support implementation of service improvements in conjunction with customers and other areas of the business.
• Generate and implement ideas with regards to staff and operational changes, which will help drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure a secure and safe environment for staff, both in your department and across the wider business.
• Be responsible for the maintenance and fuel aspect of Transport Budget, to include various KPI’s and costs.
• Support the company in regard to reducing its carbon footprint, for example reducing road miles.
• Ability to deputise for the Transport Manager.