Assistant Transport Manager

<p class="text-muted mb-3">My client, a leading organisation within their sector are looking for an experienced Assistant Transport Manager to support the Transport Manager in the day-to-day management of their driver operation.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will lead a large and growing team of 55+ route drivers and 10+ emergency drivers, working closely with the Driver Trainer to maintain high standards of performance, attendance, compliance and customer service.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is a hands-on role for someone who is confident managing people, solving problems and working in a fast-paced transport environment.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Key Responsibilities</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Take overall responsibility for the management of the driver team</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Oversee the daily 4:30am - 6:00am dispatch process, ensuring all routes are covered and operating effectively</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Take responsibility for daily dispatch, driver cover and operational problem-solving</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Manage and maintain all Daily and Route Allocation Templates, ensuring drivers, vehicles and routes are correctly allocated</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Investigate delivery and driver-related complaints and take appropriate action with the driver concerned</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Monitor driver performance, attendance, timekeeping and conduct, addressing issues promptly</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Manage and support driver investigations and performance-related matters.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Conduct driver recruitment, interviews and new-driver inductions.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Oversee driver compliance with company procedures and standards.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Work closely with the Transport Admin team to support effective route planning and daily operations.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The successful candidate must have multi drop experience, and ideal some home delivery experience. Strong knowledge of Central London and the Home Counties is an ABSOLUTE MUST HAVE</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role</p>