Feel free to use our job description template for a transport manager
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Job Title |
Transport Manager |
Line Manager/ Reports to |
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Team/ Department |
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Location
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Head office in Braintree or such other location that may be required of the job role Website details can be inserted here |
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Job Ref & about the organisation |
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Core Objectives |
Responsibility for the development, performance and maintenance of all of the organisation’s transport to produce an efficient transport service, maximising service, performance, value and profitability against pre-agreed targets.
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Main Tasks/Duties and Responsibilities
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Responsibility to staff and direct the team to
– manage the development, performance and maintenance of the organisation’s transport to produce an efficient transport service, maximising performance, value and profitability against pre-agreed targets – ensuring that the transport team understands its duties and its role within the organisation – responsibility to adhere to budgets and plan to maximise profitability – develop new initiatives and look for new ways to optimise the transport service offering – meet your targets and those of the team – the smooth running of the transport and team – contribute to training and development of the team and organisation as a whole – assist in achieving maximum “customer” satisfaction in accordance with organisation plans – maintain responsibility for performing all duties in compliance with related legal/statutory, regulations, professional duties, responsibilities and obligations, including insurance and insert as applicable
Day to day responsibilities agreed with your manager to include: – manage, direct and monitor the transport service and the overall performance of the transport to increase efficiency and maximise service, performance, value and profit – day to day tasks such as route planning, resource allocation and management, driver supervision – effective liaison, support and assistance with the whole of the organisation – maintain and improve mechanisms for the operation of the transport, including surveying and measuring the satisfaction with the transport service and disseminate feedback to the appropriate internal entities – utilise agreed systems to manage the transport operation; servicing, analysis and documentation – direct the development of plans for transport to include management to achieve targets – developing plans for transport management and maintenance – support to all other departments with transport issues – subject to agreed criteria, recruitment, training, set action and targets, appraise and manage performance, development, coaching and general support of all team members to ensure targets are met – reporting (content and format as agreed) on a monthly basis or as otherwise required – assist in developing plans for team activities to include strategy to achieve agreed targets – delegate authority and responsibility to team with supervision, accountability and review – manage and maintain contact and communications with internal and external “client/customers” to achieve, as applicable, best value and satisfaction. – set an example for team members and organisation as a whole of commitment, business process and activities, work ethics and habits and personal character – maintain accurate records – responsibly use resources and control expenses to meet budgetary controls – adhere to all organisation policies and procedures – interact and co-operate with all members of the organisation, its suppliers and customers From time to time you may be expected to be part of special projects as are reasonably required of your job role. You are responsible for your allocated workload and must meet all targets as agreed with your Line Manager. You must contribute towards the smooth running of the organisation generally. |
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Hours |
Your usual hours will be from 9am to 5pm. However you will be expected to work as and when necessary to meet the needs of the team and your targets.
Insert as appropriate Your job will be a mixture of travel and office based. |
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Secondary Tasks/Duties
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The role is part of the whole organisation team and as such requires you to perform such reasonable tasks that are required, as and when necessary, to maintain, promote, develop and expand the business of our organisation and its interests generally.
You must carry out your duties to the best of your ability, having consideration for the needs of your colleagues, the organisation and its clients/customers. You must obey all lawful and reasonable orders given to you and comply with the organisation’s rules, procedures and policies |
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Management / Supervisory Responsibilities
People or equipment
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People who report to you
You have responsibility for other team members who will all report directly to you
Equipment You are responsible for the equipment provided to you for use in your job role and to your team. This means you must ensure that equipment is used in accordance with training provided, the entire organisation’s policies and procedures and the law and using, where applicable any safety equipment or Personal Protective equipment provided. You are responsible for ensuring that the equipment used by the team is maintained and can be used/operated at all times. |
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Essential Abilities/ Competencies of this job role |
You need
– qualifications sufficient to perform the job role – insert as applicable e.g., Level 3 CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) in National Road Haulage for Transport Managers – languages required – insert as applicable e.g. English, Polish – experience in this type of job role – insert as applicable e.g. minimum 5 years – thorough understanding of transport management, requirements and dynamics – to be able to use software – insert specific software if required – ability in transport management and customer/supplier relationship management – leadership with ability to manage and motivate a team – proven ability to coach and develop others – high degree of integrity and honesty in all dealings – excellent analytical, interpersonal, organisational and communication skills – ability to work under pressure – full driving licence include licence requirements such as HGV Insert anything else as required
You need to have and maintain (with regular training and updates as necessary) the knowledge, technical skills and qualifications that are necessary to perform your job role to comply with the requirements of the organisation and any applicable rules, regulations, (particularly of any professional body) and with any law which applies to your job role.
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Special Working Conditions |
You may be expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s overtime policies
Insert following if applicable – The nature of your role will require you to travel within the area that your team covers. However, from time to time you may be expected to travel outside that area as the job role requires.
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| Salary level | C – £45,000 | ||
| Benefits | insert details of any benefits | ||
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Approved by Name |
John Smith |
Job Role |
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Date approved |
10/11/2012 |
