Transport Manager - Coryton - Stanford-Le-Hope Salary: £49,000 basic + London Weighting & Overtime Working Hours: TBC at later date Ref: OC16915 Do you want to work fro one of Britain's best brands? One who prides its self on staff training, progression and retention. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Transport manager, to support the daily running's of our clients busy workshop. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, mentoring an upholding fleet safety measures. Transport Manager Benefits 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service, plus statutory bank holidays Single Private Medical Insurance cover with the opportunity to add Family at discounted rate ERs Pension contribution 4.5% for first 2 years and 7.5% after 2 years 4x salary life assurance cover from day 1 Income protection 50% of salary after 2 years Market leading retailer discount scheme with major retailers Holiday purchase scheme Discount on products Transport manager Requirments: Must have CPC. Proven skills in people management and leadership Ability to organize resources according to customer needs and company service levels through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Sound working knowledge of current transport regulations and directives. Ideally, a minimum of 3 years' experience at management or supervisory level in a service-oriented environment, with financial experience preferred. Knowledge of current employment legislation. ADR certificate or experience with hazardous goods is preferred. Formal safety qualification preferred (e.g., IOSHH, NEBOSH). Possession of a Transport Management CPC. Ability to use company software packages, including TrakM8, Trutac Paragon, and SAP, to enhance service delivery, improve driver performance, and provide the best possible customer experience.Transport manager Requirments: Manage checks and controls to uphold fleet safety and reliability, collaborating closely with vehicle maintenance service providers to minimise downtime. Understand and implement relevant legislation and standards, liaise with internal specialists and regulatory authorities, and continuously improve safety performance. Maintain strict security of property and products, including serving as an emergency call-out key holder and attending call-outs when required. Utilise working knowledge of relevant legislation, safety, quality procedures, and site operating instructions. Deliver regular company briefings on Safety and Performance to all employees. Ensure sites under your control are maintained in line with company policies and external regulatory authorities. Budgeting and Expenditure: Work with senior management to prepare budgets and manage expenditure within specified parameters. Prioritise the customer in decision-making processes and ensure employees are trained to deliver excellent customer service in all areas of the cylinder and bulk business. Lead the dispatching and scheduling functions for the area, ensuring all planned delivery schedules consider driver and vehicle compliance with relevant transport regulations. Coach, mentor, and plan appropriate training and development for all staff and drivers. Conduct performance reviews in line with company procedures to create a robust and efficient operation that meets financial targets and KPIs.We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for growth and advancement. If you are a skilled and dedicated vehicle technician who is passionate about vehicles and committed to delivering high-quality work, please submit your resume for consideration. All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. Consultant: Maaria Munir INDOJ Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries. We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments