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Transport Shift Manager - Bristol
Up to £35K + BENS
Mon-Fri DAYS (Saturdays on rota)
Strive are delighted to be supporting a well-established a fresh produce distributor as they are looking to strengthen their Transport Management team based in Bristol. We are looking for a dynamic individual to join their management team as a Transport Shift Manager. Our client delivers fresh produce and food to catering establishments throughout the South West..
Key Requirements:
- Management of multiple objectives, and to work with the transport and sales teams to make decisions to exceed customer expectations, through daily and strategic routing.
- Managing a team of drivers, improving driving standards and ensuring high customer service levels.
- Meet the customer and business requirements in a cost-effective manner.
- The role will require the management of multiple objectives, and to work with the transport and sales teams to make decisions to exceed customer expectations, through daily and strategic routing.
- Reporting to the Transport Manager, the distribution manager will be an integral part of the site management team, driving to continually improve service and commercial measures.
About you:
- You will ideally have a background in multi-drop van operations or transport, and a good knowledge of the delivery area.
- Organized and well planned, and have the ability to prioritise to meet customer requirements
- Experience of motivating and managing a team would be essential.
- You will have a flexible approach, and a determination to continually improve the operation.
- The ability to use all elements of Microsoft is important - training will be provided on the use of our internal systems, but you must be familiar and comfortable with using computer packages.
- Commercial awareness
The role will start at 5am to manage vehicle departures, finishing mid-afternoon. Saturdays will be worked on a rota basis.
On offer:
Up to £35K + Bens
Bonus scheme
Company pension
Free Parking
Opportunities for progression within a great country-wide business
This is a fantastic opportunity - we look forward to your application.
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