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Transport ManagerKinaxia Logistics • Colchester, Essex, England
Transport Manager

Transport Manager

Kinaxia Logistics • Colchester, Essex, England
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Kinaxia are looking for a Transport Manager to join our team at our site in Colchester. The successful candidate will to ensure 100% compliance with legal and operator licensing requirements, while leading and developing a safe, accountable, and high-performing staff culture.

  • Monday - Friday
  • 40 hours per week
  • Additional benefits:
  • Life Assurance
  • Pension
  • Full Uniform and PPE
  • Onsite Parking
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Loyatly Awards (recognises employees with 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40 years' service)
  • Employee benefits and discounts across a range of top brands (including shopping, travel, motoring and days out)

About the Job:

  • Regulatory Compliance & Standards

    • Operator Licence Integrity: Serve as the named CPC holder to guarantee continuous legal compliance with all DVSA traffic commissioner requirements.
    • FORS Accreditation: Maintain and advance Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme standards, managing audits to maintain status.
    • Drivers' Hours & WTD: Oversee rigorous tachograph analysis to ensure absolute adherence to EU/UK drivers' hours regulations and the Road Transport Working Time Directive. With the aim of achieving Earned Recognition.
    • Safe Systems of Work (SSOW): Design, implement, and review risk assessments and SSOW for all transport, loading, and yard activities.
    • Health & Safety Excellence: Act as the department champion for H&S, ensuring full compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.

    Staff Performance & Culture

    • Culture Transformation: Foster an open, accountable, "Safety First" team culture that bridges the gap between office staff and drivers.
    • Performance Management: Conduct regular driver appraisals, manage attendance, and handle disciplinary or grievance procedures in line with HR policies.
    • Continuous Training: Identify training gaps, manage CPC periodic training modules, and deliver targeted tool-box talks based on infringement data.
    • Fatigue Management: Design and monitor rosters to protect driver well-being, manage stress, and prevent operational burnout.

    KPI Monitoring & Reporting

    • Performance Tracking: Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly transport KPIs including fuel efficiency, on-time delivery (OTIF), and vehicle downtime.
    • Board-Level Reporting: Compile and present detailed compliance, financial, and operational reports to the senior leadership team.
    • Infringement Mitigation: Track driver error trends, reporting immediately on repeat offenders and executing formal retraining plans.

    Policies & Procedures

    • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Write, update, and enforce robust transport policies regarding defect reporting, drug and alcohol testing, and accident management.
    • Audit Readiness: Maintain flawless, audit-ready digital and physical records for all vehicle maintenance, driver hours, and training logs.

Your knowledge and experience:

  • Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Required
  • IOSH - Desirable
  • EU tachograph requirements, Working Time Regulations,
  • Road Transport Regulations
  • General Haulage
  • Pallet Network
  • Commercial awareness
  • Health and Safety regulations
  • 5+ years transport management experience
  • Managing and developing a team of employees
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