Transport Team Manager

Staffline are seeking an experienced Transport Team Manager to join our team in Lichfield.

This role involves overseeing transport operations, ensuring cost-effective planning, and maintaining high standards in health and safety. It's an excellent opportunity for someone with management experience in transport looking to contribute to a dynamic team.

Your Time at Work
The main responsibilities include:
- Leading a team of up to 100 drivers and administrators, ensuring cost-effective daily transport plans.
- Managing vehicle defects and repairs, maintaining thorough vehicle reports.
- Enforcing Health & Safety standards for all employees on shift, including RIVO checks.
- Monitoring TUPs, compliance, and completing general administration tasks in line with transport legislation, company policies, and procedures.
- Handling disciplinaries, investigations, behavioural audits, and absence management.
- Engaging with customers, the team, and senior management to ensure smooth operations and high-standard reporting.

Our Perfect Worker
We are looking for someone who:
- Has prior management experience, ideally with a background in transport.
- Is organised, hardworking, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Communicates effectively and can build strong working relationships at all levels within the Transport Team.
- Is comfortable with computers and can maintain composure in a fast-paced environment.
- Holds a Transport Management CPC (national and international) - preferred but not essential.

Key Information and Benefits
- Salary: £16.15 per hour
- Working hours: Rotating shifts (06:00-14:00, 08:00-16:00, 14:00-22:00)
- Free on-site gym
- Free on-site parking
- Holidays 28 days

Job Ref - D1WINSF

About Staffline
Staffline is the biggest recruiter in the UK and Ireland, and we believe in putting people first. Every day, we help tens of thousands of people find work in logistics, food, transport, retail, and agriculture. We can do the same for you.
We listen to the needs of our workers and always aim to offer flexible shift work and opportunities for overtime, as we know these are important to you.
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