Job Description

Reports to:

        Hierarchically

Plant Manager

Department:

Logistic

        Functionally

Industrial Director UK and Logistic Manager UK

Direct reports:

No. of team members                       organizational dependency (unit, plant, department ...)                  

No. of team members                       reporting directly to him/her

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.  

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.

Specific training:

(detailed in specialised functions)

• C.P.C in National Road Haulage (training can be provided)
• Knowledge of transport planning and routing systems
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications

Q.S.E. knowledge/training

• Qualifications in managing Health and Safety

Language skills

1 = None

2 = Basic

3 = Intermediate

4 = Fluent

5 = Bilingual/Mother tongue

 English   Other: __________

    1                        1

    2                          2

    3                         3

    4                        4

    5                        5

Skills for the Position

Standard Saica Skills

(Functional/Skill Pool) Skills

Commitment to Saica

Remain calm and professional under pressure.  

Strategic Vision

Proactive and able to work on own initiative.

People management and development

Good negotiator

Impact and influence

Must have the ability to solve problems and make informed decisions.

Innovative and initiative

Exceptional Communication Skills at all levels – both written and verbal

Analytical thinking

Ability to work as part of a team in a busy working environment

Self-control

Excellent time management and organsational skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities within the business

Team work

Keen attention to detail.

Client orientation

Health and Safety