Transport Controller

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Job:

Job Description:

The role:

As a Transport Controller you are responsible for the day to day management of a team of drivers and routing for the depots and subcontracted fleet of vehicles, in Audenshaw and Doncaster Depots.

Tasks / Functions / main responsibilities:

Main Responsibilities:

• Cost effective daily planning of depot owned and subcontracted fleet to maximise fuel / mileage efficiency and minimise overtime working, and to maximise profit.
• Control and compliance of fleet maintenance schedules and records.
• Ensure that the business is compliant with O licence obligations to present vehicles for service, record and monitor and rectify defects.
• Monitor driver’s hours, working time and download tachograph and provide tachograph counselling.
• Manage and record vehicle maintenance and control of maintenance costs, monthly KPI’s
• Monitor fuel consumption and monitor costs and ordering
• Management of company operating license.
• Collation and recording of relevant driver and fleet information.
• Communication and implementation of Health and Safety policies.
• Communication with commercial for obtaining pricing / stock of skips
• Maintenance and full utilization of relevant software packages.
• Direct communication with customers and suppliers to meet and exceed expectations.
• Ensure the vehicles and drivers work within all transport legislation
• Give work instructions and monitor the performance of drivers, ie briefing / debriefing during course of the working day. 
• Management of drivers and of disciplinary processes.
• Monitoring incoming mailbox, adding requests and assigning daily jobs
• All relevant Administration duties relating to above tasks.
• Weighbridge duties as and when necessary

Undertake any other duties as requested by their line manager in accordance with the scope and the responsibilities of the role.

Recommended Personal Profile

Academic qualifications

 GSCE A level or equivalent

Professional experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience of running small to medium LGV transport operations.
• C.P.C in National Road Haulage (Preferred)

Specific training:

(detailed in specialised functions)

• Knowledge of transport planning and routing systems
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications

Q.S.E. knowledge/training

• Qualifications in managing Health and Safety

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Education:

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By joining the Saica Group, you're choosing more than a job – you're choosing a purpose-driven career that aligns with your values. You'll collaborate with like-minded individuals to shape a sustainable future, making a meaningful contribution to our world.

Saica Group is committed to Occupational Risk Prevention for its employees and partner companies, Environmental Protection, the Quality of its products and services, and Equal Opportunities between men and women. In our work, we strive to maintain a balance between professional and personal life.

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