Large freight forwarding company are seeking an experienced Transport Manager.The successful candidate will report to the Operations Director and take ownership of a semi-mature contract, based at a key client premises.

The successful candidate will have to have the following attributes and skills:

· An excellent communicator with the team and the client to Board level

· Motivational

· Pragmatic

· Visionary in terms of problem prevention and remedial action

· Operationally excellent

· A knowledge of Transport Planning

· Able to deliver conclusive and concise solutions

· Habitual reporting and delegation

· Practical management approach to planning and organising

· Exceptional focus and understanding of delivering sustained excellent customer service

· KPI reporting

· Financial budgeting and control

· Excellent focus on Health and safety

· Develop and train Team

· Provides consistent duty of care (corporate responsibility)

· Formulation of strategy and direction

· Can-do attitude

· Work as necessary to achieve objectives



The position is based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, with a National responsibility for ever increasing operating sites which are centrally controlled from Huddersfield.

Leading and managing a driver force of 20, incorporating 20 specialist vehicles, a transport management team of 4 staff and a yard team of 4 Staff. A key objective is to conform to the SLA and Contractual obligations, delivering sustained excellent service levels and customer service.

Previous experience and knowledge within the Logistics market place is essential.

The ideal candidate will be able to deal effectively with a very challenging Client, they will see issues coming before they become issues, they will lead a team under constant pressure, and they will be prepared to work as required to ensure the success of the business.