Road Freight Operations Manager

Job Title: Road Freight Operations Manager.

Location: Basildon, Essex

Hours: 9:00 -17.30 pm,

Salary £45,000-50,000.pa

Our client is a leading, award-winning freight forwarding and domestic logistics & transport company who are now seeking to appoint an experienced road freight operations manager to their dynamic team based in Basildon.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background dealing with both European road freight operations (import & export) as well as domestic UK transport. A CPC Holder is preferred but not essential.

Freight Forwarding experience is essential and managing a small team of road freight operators drivers and planners.

Benefits :

• Annual leave; 31 days. Increases after 3 years service by 1 day a year, up to a further 5 days.
• Volunteer Day: Additional 1 day per year paid to give back to the local community.
• HSF: Health cash plan service that the company contribute to
• Pension scheme
• Free Parking
• Fresh fruit delivered weekly to all offices.
• Paid sick leave, after probation.
• EAP Program and Virtual Doctor service
• Long service financial rewards.
• Death In Service benefit of x3 salary

Road Freight Operations Manager Summary:

Manage and develop the Basildon Transport 7 Road Freight Operations team, providing support to other Branches with guidance on fleet management and supplier relationships.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Manage the daily road operations (UK & European) for all Basildon clients.
• Coordinate and manage the scheduling and dispatch of the fleet along with developing and mentoring the transport team
• To respond to any clients in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure high standards of customer service are maintained, addressing any issues or complaints promptly and effectively.
• Manage all Road suppliers, looking for quality service levels at a competitive cost.
• Weekly/Monthly reporting to BM for the road department.
• Implement cost- effective strategies for fleet utilisation and fuel savings
• Close coordination and communication with Warehouse Manager regarding truck arrivals/departures at Basildon using current booking in procedures.
• Lead, motivate, and manage a small team of drivers and office staff
• Manage the transport budget, ensuring cost control and financial efficiency

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