Transport Account Manager (Maternity Cover)
Job Introduction
Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the country’s long-term future.
We are currently looking for a Transport Account Manager (maternity cover) to join our friendly team at Tarmac. This is an office based highly skilled account manager role operating and achieving commercial success through telephony, email, teams including travel and face to face visits on an adhoc basis across the region. This role has the opportunity to be based anywhere in the North of England so if you are located in Chester-le-Street, Durham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Hartlepool, Darlington, Leeds, Liverpool, Hull, Sheffield or the surrounding areas this could be the role for you.
We’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.
Role Responsibility
The Transport Account Manager will report directly to the Senior Logistics Manager, the suitable candidate for this role will be responsible for:
Ensuring the division has a fleet of appropriate vehicles which meet the business operational and logistical requirements
Identifying and implement working methods, models and practices to optimise fleet management, and allows measurement of financial and environmental impact of those services
Managing the advice and controls to ensure the area is legally compliant to provide continuous and effective control of area transport operations, as per license requirements, Working Time Directive and any other appropriate legislation or regulations for all businesses
Supporting Tarmac’s budget structure to ensure all fleet is appropriately maintained and invested
To Drive performance through national and regional logistics KPI’s
Manage fleet size and vehicle type to best satisfy optimalisation demands, in the short to medium term in line with Anaplan forecast and provide overall benefit to Tarmac
Taking responsibility for the transport teams including monitoring, reviewing and analysing all drivers’ hours for compliance with EU driver rules and regulations
Identifying and implement Transport Safety Improvement Plans, working with local teams to reduce costs and increase utilisation
The Ideal Candidate
To succeed in the role of Transport Account Manager the ideal candidate for the role will have experience of working in a similar role and environment as well as, not exhaustive:
Demonstrate a strong understanding of transport regulations regarding ‘O’ Licence, Driver Hours, Construction and Use Regulations
Lead, develop and inspire people in your wider organisation to cultivate high performing, competent teams.
Have a strong ability to deliver excellent performance and influence internal and external stakeholders to deliver positive results will be fully utilised in this role
You will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Qualifications
Desirable - Transport Manager CPC
Desirable - IOSH Managing Safely
Knowledge
Transport Management (EU & GB Domestic Rules)
Why Us
In addition to the role of Transport Account Manager we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives, and benefits:
Bonus scheme
Enhanced holiday entitlement
Contributory pension scheme
Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and Menopause
Training and development opportunities
Interested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on… are you ready to build your future?
Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
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