Assistant Transport Manager

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Pay
£40,000 – £45,000 a year
Job type
Full-time
Shift and schedule
Monday to Friday

 

Location
Slough
 
Benefits
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Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
 
Full job description
UCH Logistics is a dynamic, customer focused provider of specialist transport services to the Airfreight Industry. We operate from three sites at Heathrow, with our head office located in Colnbrook, where we maintain a large and modern fleet of vehicles.

We are seeking an Assistant Transport Manager to join our fantastic team of professionals on a full-time, permanent basis.

The right candidate will work under our current Transport Manager, and will assist in managing a fleet of 100+ vehicles and trailers, as well as assisting to manage the day to day compliance of our team of drivers.

In addition to excellent management and organisational skills, the right candidate should be physically fit, possess great communication skills and be able to remain calm and polite in all circumstances.

Duties will include but not limited to:

Management: Managing drivers within the scope of Tachograph and working time directives. Investigations and retraining of drivers due of infringements, accidents or complaints received. Weekly reports for drivers and vehicles. Weekly reporting on investigations of all incidents and accidents. Liaising with the Insurance department in relation to accidents

Compliance: Carry out internal audits of compliance. Constant evaluation of processes and checks in order to maintain compliance. Monitor and improve current compliance levels.

Maintenance: Managing maintenance and repairs for 100+ vehicles and trailers for repairs and scheduled maintenance. Workshop management and knowledge preferable.

Planning: Ensuring the maintenance of vehicles is well planned in order to not disrupt the day to day running of the business. Ensuring continuous maintenance for all O Licence vehicles and trailers. Liaising with the Workshop Manager for Workshop availability and adhoc repairs.

Budgeting: Keeping records and control of budgets for maintenance, repairs and equipment. Organising Maintenance contracts, deals and suppliers. Liaising with the Finance Team in regards to costs and purchases.

Breakdown Call Outs: Organise and manage breakdown recoveries and repairs in the absence of the Transport Manager. These may include out of hours call outs.

Flexible: Be flexible with your working hours in regards to the demands of the business.

Qualifications and Education requirements:

Management CPC
HGV Licence, preferably Class 1
Working knowledge of driver hours, and WTD Rules.
Ideally 3 years+ previous experience in a similar role
Excellent Communication Skills
Interviews will be conducted between 6th January 2025 – 7th February 2025.

All applicants will be subject to a 5 year background check and Right to Work status checks.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Slough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Are you currently listed as a Transport Manager on an O Licence?
Experience:

Workshop Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
Fleet Management: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

CPC Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/01/2025
Reference ID: Assistant Transport Manager

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