Premier Work Support are currently looking for a permanent Group Transport Manager for our Prestigious client in the Erith area.

You will be responsible for the day to day running of the Transport department and the supervision of all Transport staff, including Transport Supervisors and Transport Assistants.

Main duties include:

* To ensure complete compliance with all Operator's licence legal obligations and undertakings covering but not restricted to.
* To oversee the planning and co-ordination of maintenance on all company vehicles and ensure the company does receive good service and value for money from the companies that maintain the vehicles, as outlined by the directors.
* Drivers hours compliance with WTD and EU hours.
* Driver PDP, CPC training to be scheduled in timely order to ensure staff are constantly suitably trained.
* To ensure all safety equipment carried on company vehicles is kept in good working order.
* To oversee and ensure transport personnel are provided with adequate and suitable PPE.
* To oversee the booking of all driver ADR training and booking all driver inductions at the various terminals.
* To oversee the daily routing of vehicles and cover for holidays and sickness.
* To liaise with VOSA and the security services regarding vehicle security throughout all depots.
* To allocate and manage staff resources according to changing needs.
* To allocate and manage vehicles according to changing logistical needs by moving, purchasing or selling as needed within a framework given by the Directors.
* To be involved in the buying of product as needed within a framework given by the Directors.
* to attend Management meetings and give updates to other managers and carry out any actions agreed to at the meetings.
* To resolve any driver issues brought to your attention.
* To deal with disciplinary issues in conjunction with HR when required.
* Produce monthly vehicle stats for the Directors.
* Employing new drivers in conjunction with HR when instructed to do so by the Directors.
* Ensure the general aims of the Company are complied with and that all procedures are adhered to.
* All Company procedures, records and data remain confidential at all times.
* To undertake any other duties which may be considered necessary by the Directors.
* To promote the Company's image in a professional manner at all times.
* Maintaining the Company's FORS accreditation

Qualifcations needed:

* Current holder of CPC in National Road Haulage Operations
* Must have previous experience as a Transport Manager

You will receive 25 days holiday, including Bank Holidays.

This will be Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week.

If you have the skills and attributes required for this role, please apply online today.