Assistant Transport Manager

UCH Logistics is a dynamic, customer focused provider of specialist transport services to the Airfreight Industry. We operate from three sites at Heathrow, with our head office located in Colnbrook, where we maintain a large and modern fleet of vehicles.

We are seeking an AssistantTransport Manager to join our fantastic team of professionals on a full-time, permanent basis.

The right candidate will work under our current Transport Manager, and will assist in managing a fleet of 100+ vehicles and trailers, as well as assisting to manage the day to day compliance of our team of drivers.

In addition to excellent management and organisational skills, the right candidate should be physically fit, possess great communication skills and be able to remain calm and polite in all circumstances.

Duties will include but not limited to:

Management: Managing drivers within the scope of Tachograph and working time directives. Investigations and retraining of drivers due of infringements, accidents or complaints received. Weekly reports for drivers and vehicles. Weekly reporting on investigations of all incidents and accidents. Liaising with the Insurance department in relation to accidents

Compliance: Carry out internal audits of compliance. Constant evaluation of processes and checks in order to maintain compliance. Monitor and improve current compliance levels.

Maintenance: Managing maintenance and repairs for 100+ vehicles and trailers for repairs and scheduled maintenance. Workshop management and knowledge preferable.

Planning: Ensuring the maintenance of vehicles is well planned in order to not disrupt the day to day running of the business. Ensuring continuous maintenance for all O Licence vehicles and trailers. Liaising with the Workshop Manager for Workshop availability and adhoc repairs.

Budgeting: Keeping records and control of budgets for maintenance, repairs and equipment. Organising Maintenance contracts, deals and suppliers. Liaising with the Finance Team in regards to costs and purchases.

Breakdown Call Outs: Organise and manage breakdown recoveries and repairs in the absence of the Transport Manager. These may include out of hours call outs.

Flexible: Be flexible with your working hours in regards to the demands of the business.

Qualifications and Education requirements:

• Management CPC
• HGV Licence, preferably Class 1
• Working knowledge of driver hours, and WTD Rules.
• Ideally 3 years+ previous experience in a similar role
• Excellent Communication Skills

Shifts and Hours:

• Monday to Friday
• 08:00 - 18:00 (negotiable)
• 28 days holiday, including bank holidays. Increasing to 30 after 2 years service

Other information:

• Free on-site parking
• Close to Transport Links
• Progression and further training available

Interviews will be conducted between 6th January 2025 - 7th February 2025.

All applicants will be subject to a 5 year background check and Right to Work status checks.