Menzies Distribution : Transport Manager – South East London but responsibility for London and South East Region


Menzies Distribution are looking for an ambitious Transport Manager who has Transport management experience and skills in Logistics and Distribution industry. We are looking for a passionate leader who pursues management of drivers, ensuring that our safety and service to our customers. The role will be based from South East London but with geographical management of our South of England region. The successful candidate will manage a team of experienced drivers and supporting the wider business and branch operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Regional Manager the successful candidate will manage the Transport for our London and South East region, maximising the performance of the operation and safety of the branch logistics divisions. You must have a have a keen passion for achieving KPI’s, Health and Safety Awareness, motivating the team, ensuring Company and legislative requirements are maintained and strive to achieve Menzies Core Values.

Retail Logistics
Responsible for management of drivers
Provide support to Operational team and business alike
Performing regular transport audits to ensure compliance and provide month end/quarterly reports.
Build and maintain effective relationships with external customers and clients
What we are looking for…

Leadership

Forward thinking and able to make decisions when required
Engage the business objectives with the performance of the team
Can lead and translate the vision and mission of Menzies Distribution
Practically minded
Acknowledges success and challenges

Business Leader

Identify business opportunities for growth and diversification
Is open to different viewpoints to maintain business objectives
Team Management

Understands and can work with team dynamics
Manage and motivate the team to ensure that operational SLA’s are met
Be a team player but also have a passion to lead the team to progressive success
Business and people minded
Organises time and can dynamically organise and plan for shortages.

Communication


Can communicate effectively at all levels
Attentive and can listen to team and management
Can consistently communicate to team Menzies Core values

The successful candidate will received in return a company car in addition to the below Company Benefits.


Professional qualification and skills

Leadership and managerial experience 3 years+ (Essential)
Experience with working to deadlines, budgets and KPI’s (Essential)
Standard / International CPC (Essential)
Compliance with legislation and O licence procedures (Essential)
Experienced in Logistics or Transport Management industry (Essential)
Experience of working within a 3PL environment (Distinct Advantage)

Benefits…

Menzies Distribution values its employees and looks to provide support to all employees during their tenure. We provide the following benefits to employees;

Company car
Pension Scheme
Generous annual holiday
Cycle to Work Scheme
Private Healthcare
Life Cover
Child Care Vouchers
Eye Care
Continuous Professional Development and training opportunities

Menzies Distribution reserve the right to remove this vacancy at any time