Transport Operations Manager in Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Hunter James Recruitment are assisting our client - a well established National organisation with their search for an experienced Transport Operations Manager to join their busy facility in Barnsley

Responsibilities will include:

• To be self-motivated, plan and exceed service delivery expectations and manage the resources required for the department
• Management of drivers, maintaining their schedule and recording their profiles in conjunction with the supervisors and managers.
• Organise and carry out successful driver recruitment throughout the year
• Ensure all accident and damage reports are investigated and costs attributed correctly in conjunction with accounts invoicing.
• Ensure that all necessary reports, documents, schedules and diaries are maintained
• Plan and action all movements in conjunction with Operations Distribution office Team
• Work closely with the team ensure all site health & safety procedures are adhered to.
• Uphold and enforce the drivers’ compliance policy.
• Ensure drivers hours are maximised but not exceeded, including accurate timesheet management.
• Ensure continuous legal management of drivers’ hours & WTD regulations are being managed throughout the year

THE CANDIDATE

• Ideally the candidate will have strong experience within a Transport Management role
• Experience of Planning / Routing of an extensive Fleet of Vehicles
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• A high level of IT literacy

In Return we are offer a Competitive Salary plus great company benefits