Assistant Transport Manager (Days) Bellshill

Assistant Transport Manager

Location: Bellshill

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off Days, 06:00 - 18:00

Salary: Up to £44,000

Reporting To: Transport Manager

Contract: Permanent

Overview

Reporting to the Transport Manager, the Assistant Transport Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a 24/7 transport operation, leading the transport team and ensuring operational costs are controlled in line with budget and forecast expectations. The role combines transport operations management, compliance, fleet oversight, people leadership and continuous improvement responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Transport Operations

Manage depot transport staff to execute transport plans and deliver agreed customer service levels.

Ensure all available fleet is operational and declared for planning purposes.

Support the efficient running of a 24/7 transport operation.

Deputise for the Transport Manager as required.

Compliance & Fleet Management

Ensure compliance with all relevant transport legislation and regulatory

requirements.

Manage reported vehicle and trailer defects with third-party hauliers.

Ensure annual MOTs, servicing and maintenance schedules are completed on time.

Monitor supplier performance and conduct audits where required.

Review and approve maintenance cost reports and associated invoices.

Cost Control & Budget Management

Reduce maintenance and damage-related expenditure through effective fleet management.

Manage maintenance and fuel spend in line with transport budgets.

Monitor key operational KPIs and associated costs.

People Management

Lead, motivate and develop transport colleagues through coaching, training and development plans.

Ensure employees are fully trained, competent and equipped to perform their roles safely and effectively.

Promote engagement and high performance across the transport team.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

Attend customer review meetings in the absence of the Transport Manager.

Support communication within the department through team briefings and KPI reviews.

Work collaboratively with customers and operational teams to improve service delivery.

Continuous Improvement

Identify and implement operational improvements to increase efficiency and service performance.

Drive a culture of continuous improvement across the transport operation.

Support environmental initiatives, including reducing road miles and the company's carbon footprint.

Health, Safety & Environment

Ensure a safe and secure working environment for all employees.

Promote compliance with Health & Safety policies and best practice across the operation.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Essential Experience

Transport operations leadership experience.

Driver management responsibility.

Transport planning and operational decision-making.

Compliance and regulatory knowledge.

KPI ownership and performance management.

Strong people management skills.

Desirable Experience

Assistant Transport Manager, Transport Shift Manager or Deputy Transport Manager background.

Fleet management responsibility.

Experience within large-scale logistics or distribution environments.

Continuous improvement project involvement.

Budget management experience.

Key Selling Points

Opportunity to join one of the UK's largest logistics operators.

Significant operational responsibility within a large transport network.

Genuine opportunity to influence standards, compliance and performance.

Clear progression pathway into Transport Manager-level positions.

Exposure to continuous improvement and wider operational projects.

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