·       Overseeing the coordination and direction of transport operations whilst liaising with the Hire Desk, Drivers, and Maintenance Staff to ensure smooth and efficient running.

·       Managing the team of drivers effectively on a daily basis

·       Arranging the routine service and maintenance of all vehicles ensuring their safety and compliance.

·       Manage the digital Tachograph records effectively ensuring compliance with our Operators Licence.

·       Ensure all cranes, lifting accessories & harnesses etc are routinely serviced and maintained to ensure compliance.

·       Analysing logistical problems and producing fresh solutions.

·       Awareness of external influences such as legislation, fuel costs and environmental pressures.

·       Checking and signing off of weekly timesheets for the drivers.

·       Provide driver cover for deliveries & collections as and when required during staff holidays, absences etc.

·       Liaising with our Health & Safety Coordinator to ensure systems and procedures are followed and adhered to.

·       Communicating with drivers ensuring that they are kept up to date with relevant training/qualifications.

·       Champion a culture of compliance by conducting regular audits, enforcing company policies & verifying driver hours weekly.

·       Monitor Drivers Licences to ensure compliance.

·       Ensure accident & incident protocols are adhered to.

·       Conduct random drug and alcohol testing.

·       Ensure the safe loading and unloading of vehicles.

·       Human Resources – Assist HR Department as and when required in regard to Driver management, Disciplinary issues, and Recruitment.

·       Ensure employees are trained in the operations and the health and safety policies of the company.

·       Motivating other members of the team.

·       Implementation of staff training and induction procedures and oversee driver development.

·       To ensure all transport operations are managed in a smooth, efficient, and cost-effective manner to meet the needs of the business and to sustain profitable growth.

·       Site visits to ascertain best procedures for deliveries and collections after gaining good working knowledge of our fleet and vehicles.

·       Customer contact both in person and by telephone.

·       Maintaining office systems to deal efficiently with paper flow, and the organisation and storage of paperwork, documents, and computer-based information.

·       Purchasing of goods and materials following our purchasing procedure, using our company software

·       Weekly reporting to Director