National Transport Manager

National Transport Manager
Location: UK Based /Midlands /Flexible
Working Schedule: Monday – Friday 37.5 hours
Salary: from £45,000k + Bonus

The Benefits

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), with an option of buying up to 5 days extra per year
• Company sick pay
• Bunzl Save as you Earn Sharesave Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Comprehensive Learning and Development
• Bunzl Personal Pension Plan
• Personal benefits for Theme park discounts, Cycle to work scheme, Cinema discounts etc.

The Role

To manage the transport and fleet function, in line with legal requirements and company standards of performance . Provide insight, support and specialist knowledge to Regional and local Management with regards to the safe and efficient optimisation of the transport fleet across Bunzl Safety.

Key Responsibilities

· Work closely with the Business Director / FD to understand and improve fleet performance.

· Manage & develop a national distribution operation with cross dock and urban fleet profile, utilising outsourced solutions where financially/environmentally appropriate in order to satisfy customer demand.

· Manage company assets in line with that profile and the requirements of the business continuity plan

· Manage the fleet profile to include numbers and types of vehicles, mileage and running costs in line with business requirements

· Ensure all vehicles and drivers conform to relevant health and safety and Road Traffic legislation.

· Ensure that all Transport Co-ordinators and drivers are appropriately trained and qualified.

Skills required

Fleet contract and vehicle maintenance and management.

Qualified national CPC holder.

Demonstrates experience of managing a large fleet and driver workforce, with both national and urban distribution profiles.

Able to negotiate sensible, commercial solutions.

If you’re ready to work in a team environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!

Bunzl supports the principle of Equality and Diversity in employment wholeheartedly and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We believe that it is in the company’s best interests and those of all who work in it, to ensure that the human resources, talents and skills available throughout the community are considered when employment opportunities arise.If you have a disability or special need that requires support or adjustments to working or interview arrangements, please let us know.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From £45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Yearly bonus

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Walsall, WS9 8UY