Reference
MP-DM-97
Job Title
Shift Managers, Transport Management & related
Salary
£35,000 Per Annum
Benefits
+ Benefits
Town/City
Bristol
Contract Type
Permanent
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Transport Shift Manager - Bristol
Up to £35K + Benefits
Mon-Fri DAYS (Saturdays on rota)
Strive are delighted to be supporting a well-established a fresh produce distributor as they are looking to strengthen their Transport Management team based in Bristol. We are looking for a dynamic individual to join their management team as a Transport Shift Manager. Our client delivers fresh produce and food to catering establishments throughout the South West..
Key Requirements:
Management of multiple objectives, and to work with the transport and sales teams to make decisions to exceed customer expectations, through daily and strategic routing.Managing a team of drivers, improving driving standards and ensuring high customer service levels.Meet the customer and business requirements in a cost-effective manner.The role will require the management of multiple objectives, and to work with the transport and sales teams to make decisions to exceed customer expectations, through daily and strategic routing.Reporting to the Transport Manager, the distribution manager will be an integral part of the site management team, driving to continually improve service and commercial measures.
About you:
You will ideally have a background in multi-drop van operations or transport, and a good knowledge of the delivery area.Organized and well planned, and have the ability to prioritise to meet customer requirementsExperience of motivating and managing a team would be essential.You will have a flexible approach, and a determination to continually improve the operation.The ability to use all elements of Microsoft is important – training will be provided on the use of our internal systems, but you must be familiar and comfortable with using computer packages.Commercial awareness
The role will start at 5am to manage vehicle departures, finishing mid-afternoon. Saturdays will be worked on a rota basis.
On offer:
Up to £35K + Bens
Bonus scheme
Company pension
Free Parking
Opportunities for progression within a great country-wide business
This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.
