Transport Section Manager
Resolute Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for 21 days
Lutterworth, Leicestershire LE17 4AD, England

£35,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Transport Planner position in Lutterworth is a permanent role with a shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, requiring an immediate start.
- The salary for this position ranges from £30,000 to £35,000 per year, depending on experience.
- Candidates should have significant knowledge and experience of tachograph and driving rules, along with previous management or supervisory experience.
- Key responsibilities include resource management, ensuring service level maintenance, and conducting risk assessments and driver briefings.
- The ideal candidate should possess strong planning skills, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
~ Permanent ~ 4 on 4 off ~ Immediate Start.
Location: Lutterworth, Leicestershire,
Pay rate: £30,000 - £35,000 per year Depending on experience
Transport Section Leader Job role:
Resource Management: Effectively manage and plan driver and vehicle resources to achieve delivery/collection times and client SLAs.
Service Level Maintenance: Ensure that service levels are achieved and maintained, in conjunction with other departments.
Regulatory Compliance: Optimise resources and adhere to Working Time Directive (WTD) and drivers hours legislation.
Legal Compliance: Ensure legal compliance regarding any defects, services, MOTs, etc.
Incident Investigation: Investigate all incidents of fleet damage, Road Traffic Incidents (RTIs), and High Potential Near Misses (HPNMs), escalating to line managers for further support.
Disciplinary Actions: Carry out disciplinary hearings, return to work meetings, and substance misuse procedures.
Risk Assessments: Ensure any risk assessments at the depot are organised and carried out accordingly.
Driver Briefings: Conduct pre-brief and debrief sessions with all drivers, ensuring company standards are maintained and adhered to.
Transport Section Leader Shift pattern:
4 ON 4 OFF
06:00 - 18:00
What we are looking for in a Transport Section Leader:
Knowledge & Experience: Significant knowledge and experience of tachograph/driving rules and regulations.
Qualifications: CPC National is desirable but not essential.
Management Experience: Previous management or supervisory experience.
Skills: Strong planning and organising skills, high level of numeracy, and excellent negotiating skills with the ability to influence and steer.
Efficiency Under Pressure: Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the Road Transport Directive and current drivers hours.
Resolute Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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