Transport Manager Job Listing at Richardson International in Great Ryburgh, England (Job ID R13554)

Description

Since 1870 we've been making malted barley for brewers and distillers all over the world from our home maltings in Norfolk, England. Today, we continue that work in 4 countries, across 7 maltings with a specific emphasis on supplying distilleries and craft breweries. In 2023, Richardson International Limited successfully acquired Crisp Malt, welcoming all our employees into its wider group of companies across Canada, the US, and Europe. 

At Crisp we value our team members for everything they bring to the business. Our culture is centred around producing high quality, consistent malt, delivering world class customer service, building collaborative partnerships with our customers and offering expert technical knowledge and support in brewing and distilling. 

We currently have an opportunity for a Transport Manager at our Crisp Malt, Ryburgh location. 

The transport manager is responsible for managing all aspects relating to the Crisp haulage fleet and company vehicles. Tasks include: -

• Fleet optimisation to ensure vehicles are fully utilised and cost effective.
• Driver management, recruitment, training, health and safety and wellbeing.
• Download driver cards for weekly analysis and communicate infringements. Download vehicle taco heads.
• Maintain and administrate operator's license.
• Process vehicle insurance claims and maintain insurance database.
• Vehicle maintenance- Prepare and maintain service /MOT schedules, arrange repairs and maintain vehicle records.
• Arrange breakdown recovery when necessary.
• Maintain and ensure compliance with TASCC procedures.
• Procurement of equipment relating to the transport department.
• Procurement and management of company cars.
• Maintain driving license register for company car drivers or drivers with business use.
• Grey fleet management.
• Invoice processing and general haulage administration.
• Manage Driver PRP scheme and prepare payroll reports.
• Collate and maintain annual budgets for Transport department.
• Collate transport KPIs and costs against budget.
• Recruit and manage subcontract contracts.
• Fuel management.
• Apply VED or company vehicles.
• Keep up to date with legislation changes and communicate to drivers. 
• Oversight of Transport operations in Scotland. Assist with pricing structures and third-party haulage.
• Support and holiday cover for traffic manager.

Essential qualities and behaviours we're looking for

• Passionate about our brand, purpose and values
• Self-motivated and driven to continually support a positive workplace culture.
• Lots of enthusiasm, curiosity to ask questions and learn.
• Proactive and confident to share innovative ideas.
• Be resilient, adaptable to change and work under time critical deadlines at times.

Qualifications, skills and experience 

Essential

Transport Operator license

Strong knowledge of Transport and logistics operations.

Proficient in Microsoft 365 programs including Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint and Word.

Ability to communicate at all levels of the business.

Management experience.

Desirable

Experience with SAP

Experience with fleet management systems.