We are currently seeking a Transport Operations Manager to join our Operations team at our Doncaster site. 

As Transport Operations Manager you will manage the Resource pool of drivers and vehicles assigned to the individual’s.

This is a full time, permanent position working Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm (some flex will be needed) offering a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with a market leader.

Job responsibilities of Transport Operations Manager include:

• Maintaining TRANSFORM database and follow up all defects with the fleet department
• Ensuring that daily risk assessments of the yard and office are completed
• Enforcing WTD regulations amongst all staff particularly drivers, addressing all non-conformance
•  Managing all elements of Tachograph compliance (including collections and dealing with infringements). Include a reference to using Tachograph Analysis software for reports
• Overseeing the logging and action planning of all VOSA stops
• Reporting all CPC non-compliance to the Regional Operations Manager
• See Matrix of Key COPs and Responsibilities attached
• Overseeing the management of absence and holidays for all drivers, depot staff and yard staff
• Plan and manage depot payroll, (including the projection of weekly manning levels, booking agency drivers, authorising overtime, enabling pay queries and ensuring that depot logs are completed on GTS)
• Managing the recruitment (including uniforms and GTS / ISOTRAK set up), disciplinary, grievance and exit interview process for all drivers and depot staff.
• Ensuring that all personnel files are up to date incorporating licence validation, personal details, completed training etc.
• Validating and authorise all weekly expense claims made by drivers or depot staff.
• Ensuring that all training needs are met for drivers and depot staff (including inductions, re-training, SSW and annual appraisals)
• Controlling the flow of communication at the site (including monthly driver’s rep meetings, updating the intranet / notice boards)
• Co-ordinating the vehicle and trailer maintenance programme, (including servicing, MOTs, VOR, weekly cab checks and maintaining all records)
• Managing the company process following accidents and incidents (including the completion of relevant paperwork particularly RIDDOR)
• Managing the maintenance and repair of the site (including vehicle wash and office)
• Ensuring all depot daily checks are completed and recorded on the central system, (including trailers, returns, re-books, and pallets)
• Maintaining a high level of depot cleanliness ensuring all vehicles and trailers are parked correctly