Job Spec -
- manage the development, performance and maintenance of the organisation's Transport & Plant to produce an efficient transport & plant service, maximising performance, value and profitability
- ensuring that the transport team understands its duties and its role within the organisation
- develop new initiatives and look for new ways to optimise the transport & plant service offering
- meet targets and deadlines and those of the team
- the smooth running of the transport and team
- contribute to training and development of the team and organisation as a whole
- maintain responsibility for performing all duties in compliance with related legal/statutory, regulations, professional duties, responsibilities and obligations, including insurances
Day to day responsibilities to include:
- manage, direct and monitor the transport and plant service as well as the overall performance of the transport to increase efficiency and maximise service, performance, value and profit
- day to day tasks such as route planning, resource allocation and management, driver supervision
- effective liaison, support and assistance with the whole of the organisation
- maintain and improve mechanisms for the operation of the transport, including surveying and measuring the satisfaction with the department and disseminate feedback to the appropriate internal entities
- utilise agreed systems to manage the transport operation; servicing, analysis and documentation
- direct the development of plans for transport to include management to achieve targets
- developing plans for transport management and maintenance
- support to all other departments with transport issues
- appraise and manage performance, development, coaching and general support of all team members to ensure targets are met
- reporting (content and format as agreed) on a monthly basis or as otherwise required
- delegate authority and responsibility to team with supervision, accountability and review
- manage and maintain contact and communications with internal and external "client/customers" to achieve, as applicable, best value and satisfaction.
- set an example for team members and organisation as a whole of commitment, business process and activities, work ethics and habits and personal character
- maintain accurate records
- responsibly use resources and control expenses to meet budgetary controls
- adhere to all organisation policies and procedures
- interact and co-operate with all members of the organisation, its suppliers and customers
- From time to time you may be expected to be part of special projects as are reasonably required of your job role.
- You are responsible for your allocated workload and must meet all targets as agreed with your Line Manager. You must contribute towards the smooth running of the organisation generally.