Transport Manager

Join the MKM Family!

Established in 1995, currently with 149 branches nationwide with over 3,300 colleagues across the business. We at MKM Building Supplies have no intention of slowing down. Growing year on year, expanding our footprint. We are always looking for the best people to join us along our journey and become a part of the UK’s Leading Independent Builders’ Merchant.

What You'll Be Doing

• Responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the transport department. Previous management of HGV vehicles is essential for this role.
• Efficiently managing a team of drivers and vehicles to help effectively deliver our building supplies/plumbing and heating products.
• Responsibility for all the dispatching, routing, and tracking of delivery vehicles.
• Ensuring company compliance of all transport policies, legislations, and procedures to do with tachographs.
• Managing, monitoring, and developing a team of drivers
• Involvement in strategic development and improvements
• Ensuring that all vehicles are properly maintained and serviced.
• Maintain accurate administrative records.
• Appraising staff performance and all disciplinary issues that may arise.
• Responsibility for all health and safety issues of fleet
• Liaising with yard operatives to ensure correct products, quantities, locations, and timings.
• Liaising with the warehouse manager as well as the yard manager.

What We're Looking For

Proven track record in managing a fleet in a fast-paced environment.

Experience of effectively running a successful transport function

Excellent customer service skills

Desirable

Experience in the merchant industry would be preferable.

What We Offer

• A competitive pay package.
• Generous discretionary bonus scheme
• Substantial staff discounts
• Training and development opportunities
• Holiday scheme which rewards length of service
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Perkbox discounts
• Contributory pension scheme
• Financial Planning Support
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free parking
• Enhanced Maternity
• Enhanced Paternity
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health Support

This role will involve working alternate Saturday mornings.

As a business, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse team, helping our people grow and succeed while ensuring everyone feels valued and supported and part of the ‘MKM Family’.

Any queries, please call on: 01482 262280

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