Date posted: 15/01/2018


Job Details

  • Reference No.RW/102
  • DepartmentTransport
  • Hours per Week40
  • LocationLiverpool
  • Grade10
  • Reporting toHead of Operations
  • Closing Date01/04/2019 12:00 am
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Transport Manager – Liverpool

This is an exciting time to be part of Bidfood as we have now opened our brand new Liverpool depot.

We are seeking an experienced and successful Transport Manager to play a key role in establishing and running the on-going operation in our new depot.

At Bidfood Liverpool, we recognise that the quality of our Transport teams is instrumental to our success. Our Transport Manager needs to be able to recruit, induct, train, mentor and engage their teams in order to inspire them to be the best they can be.

You will manage the daily operation and performance of the Transport department in order to provide the expected service to internal and external customers within budget. In doing so, you will ensure the depot fleet is compliant with all relevant legislation and all goods are delivered to designated delivery points in the timescale required.

You will ensure effective teamwork within the Transport Department and that all Transport employees adhere to the required standards of performance.

You will be responsible for the department budget and controlling all costs, as well as ensuring standards of customer service exceed what is required by the company.

You will maintain all Company equipment, including commercial vehicles, to a high standard and to ensure all relevant records are maintained in order to conform to legislation as well as maintaining all documentation relating to Tachographs and driver hours.

To be successful in this role you will have very strong people management and development skills and be able to build strong relationships with other Departments. A holder of the International CPC qualification and with experience in a fast-moving food distribution environment, you will also have good computer literacy skills and be flexible in order to meet the needs of the business.

Benefits

Pension, 25 days Holiday pa, Healthcare Cash Plan,, Personal Accident Scheme, Employee Discounts

Apply

To apply, please complete an application form which can be collected at any Bidfood depot, or send your CV with a covering letter, including the reference RW/102 to:
Laura Fletcher, HR Assistant, Bidfood, Langley Road South, Manchester M6 6TZ
E-Mail: laurafletcher@bidfood.co.uk

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