JOB PURPOSE:

 

DFDS Logistics are looking to recruit a Transport Manager, who can manage and successfully develop our Ireland traffic. The position will be based in Belfast.

 

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITES:

 

• Full responsibility for a new Transport P&L in excess of £3 million per annum and meeting profit expectations of the business
• Management & Development of key performance indicators and provide reports and present to Senior Management Team
• Management, leadership and development of the team, maintaining the required service levels within budgetary constraints and operational KPI targets
• Development and maintenance of commercial relationships with existing, potential and new customers.
• Give direction, monitor performance and day-to-day management of Operational and Administration staff and HGV Drivers within the department
• Day-to-day responsibility for ensuring the smooth running of operational activities, maximising efficiency and profitability of the Business Unit whilst ensuring customer needs are fully met.
• Participating in operational activities and demonstrating strong leadership skills through leading by example
• Ensuring daily completion of:
  • Planning and accurate recording of traffic movements on in house systems
  • Follow up late-running vehicles and deal with queries
  • Ensuring all traffic movements are booked for the next day
  • Customer liaison – dealing with all customer requirements, such as bookings and general queries
• Oversee the management of drivers, including taking appropriate action for tachograph infringements, ensuring Driver CPC training is up to date etc.
• Manage, monitor and control of vehicle management and maintenance ensuring optimum fuel efficiencies, regular vehicle servicing, timely MOT’s etc.
• Control of colleague payroll process and approvals in line with deadlines
• Legal compliance with legislation and all statutory obligations for fleet management, maintenance and drivers' hours, tachograph compliance.
• Engagement & interaction with multiple IT systems (both in house and customer systems) which form the basis for our key operational processes

 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

 

• Your personal drive and ambition will reflect on everything you do, to ensure the company is growing based on sustainable business, and that the organisation as well as the customers experience a professional company that is focused and delivers its goals.

 

DFDS Benefits:

• Life assurance cover
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
• Regular Team social events for employees and families
• Full employee assistance programme including:
• Proactive financial, emotional, mental and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family
• Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers
• Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more
• Access to Thrive, our award-winning Wellbeing platform
• Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing

 If you want to be part of a growing and forward-thinking business that puts its colleagues first, please apply today and join our team!  We will evaluate applicants on an ongoing basis.  We are an inclusive equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all. #WE MOVE FOR ALL TO GROW