Transport Section Manager – Booker Distribution

Transport Section Manager – Booker Distribution

Location: St. Helens, Merseyside, WA11 9WDShift Hours: 40 hrs per week (Any 5 from 7)Salary: Competitive

Were looking for a Transport Section Manager to join the team at Haydock RDC2 on a permanent basis. This is a great opportunity for someone who can lead from the front, build strong working relationships and keep the operation running safely, efficiently and effectively. Health, safety and wellbeing are at the heart of what we do, and this role plays a big part in making sure standards stay high every day. The shift pattern will be discussed at interview and will include Management Holiday Cover, so flexibility will be required.

What youll be doing

• Make sure Operator Licence requirements are met, including drivers’ hours, fleet usage and vehicle breakdowns, while keeping the operation safe, compliant and running as it should.
• Oversee the daily transport plan in line with KPIs and budget, making sound decisions on drivers, loads and backhauls to keep the operation moving efficiently and effectively.
• Manage and support the driver team day to day, including 1-2-1s, day-to-day issues, Lytx coaching, Vision Track, Microlise and infringements, while showing winning manager behaviours in the way you lead.
• Lead on health and safety activity, including contractor management, accident and incident reporting, escalation and pack completion.
• Support People Team processes, including absence, welfare, grievance and disciplinary matters, making sure colleagues are managed fairly and consistently in line with site procedures.
• Complete accurate payroll sign-off for drivers’ hours and absence and keep systems updated with the right information.
• Use the handover process well so communication stays clear, practical and effective across the operation.
• Follow all legal, health and safety, and colleague requirements linked to the role, always keeping team wellbeing front and centre.

What were looking for

• A good understanding of drivers’ hours, tachographs, Working Time Regulations and road transport law.
• A National CPC qualification.- is desired
• Working knowledge of Microlise, Tachomaster and Lytx, along with good geographical awareness.
• Good IT skills, strong organisation and the ability to keep accurate records. We use Microsoft 365 across the operation, with much of our day-to-day communication and information managed through Teams.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work well with people at all levels.
• A positive, practical approach and the confidence to use your initiative when things get busy.
• A supportive leadership style and a clear focus on doing things the right way.
• Flexibility to support the operation and help keep things running efficiently and effectively.

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