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Road Freight Operations Manager
Job Posted: 11 days ago
Salary: £ 45,000/Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Basildon, Essex
Expire in: 17 days
Job Description
Job Title: Road Freight Operations Manager.
Location: Basildon, Essex
Hours: 9:00 -17.30 pm,
Salary £(phone number removed).pa
Our client is a leading, award-winning freight forwarding and domestic logistics & transport company who are now seeking to appoint an experienced road freight operations manager to their dynamic team based in Basildon.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background dealing with both European road freight operations (import & export) as well as domestic UK transport. A CPC Holder is preferred but not essential.
Freight Forwarding experience is essential and managing a small team of road freight operators drivers and planners.
Benefits :
Annual leave; 31 days. Increases after 3 years service by 1 day a year, up to a further 5 days.
Volunteer Day: Additional 1 day per year paid to give back to the local community.
HSF: Health cash plan service that the company contribute to
Pension scheme
Free Parking
Fresh fruit delivered weekly to all offices.
Paid sick leave, after probation.
EAP Program and Virtual Doctor service
Long service financial rewards.
Death In Service benefit of x3 salaryRoad Freight Operations Manager Summary:
Manage and develop the Basildon Transport 7 Road Freight Operations team, providing support to other Branches with guidance on fleet management and supplier relationships.
Key duties and responsibilities:
Manage the daily road operations (UK & European) for all Basildon clients.
Coordinate and manage the scheduling and dispatch of the fleet along with developing and mentoring the transport team
To respond to any clients in a timely and professional manner.
Ensure high standards of customer service are maintained, addressing any issues or complaints promptly and effectively.
Manage all Road suppliers, looking for quality service levels at a competitive cost.
Weekly/Monthly reporting to BM for the road department.
Implement cost- effective strategies for fleet utilisation and fuel savings
Close coordination and communication with Warehouse Manager regarding truck arrivals/departures at Basildon using current booking in procedures.
Lead, motivate, and manage a small team of drivers and office staff
Manage the transport budget, ensuring cost control and financial efficiencyWR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.
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