Depot Manager (Southampton)

Responsibilities to include:

  • Responsible for the general running of the Southampton depot
  • Manage and recruit staff within the depot
  • General running of the traffic desk with own vehicles to maximise revenue
  • Take an active role in business development both internally and externally
  • Take an active role in ensuring all trucks are manned weekly
  • Book and control driver agencies as required
  • Work with other members of the business to ensure sufficient coverage in all areas of the traffic desk
  • Liaise with Head of Operations on strategy and day to day issues
  • Responsible or ensuring all fleet and compliance functions are completed on time
  • Any other duties as required

 

Skills and attributes required:

  • Experience of working within a high volume / face paced transport function
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Strong organisation skills
  • Effective negotiating skills with the ability to influence others
  • Critical out of the box thinking
  • Excellent attention to detail

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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