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Transport Manager
We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised person to join Vuba as a Transport Manager. Working in a team, you will be responsible for organisation and distribution of goods in line with current regulations.
Vuba is one of the most exciting and fast growing companies in the area, and our journey has only just begun! Established in 2009 by entrepreneur Sean Scott, Vuba operate out of 3 locations across the UK, our head office in Beverley and distribution center in Birstall, both in Yorkshire. We also operate out of a distribution center in Bridgewater, South West of England.
We’re proud to be a high-quality British manufacturer and our products are now being used by people all across the world including UK, USA, Australia and Mainland Europe. In 2021 revenue hit £15m and we have a plan to reach £30m in 2024. We are an ambitious, fast-moving team and are becoming famous for being the best at what we do and delivering an awesome customer experience.
We are a brand that customers love and have built an incredibly loyal following on social media with over 700k followers, more than one thousand 5 star Trustpilot reviews - being part of the Vuba team means representing brands you can be proud of. We’re an award-winning business and have been recognised in the national press as a Sunday Times Top 100 Fastest Growing Company and a Financial Times Top 1000 Company in Europe.
Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap.
As a Transport Manager at Vuba, you will:
- Hold responsibility for compliance with company and statutory requirements regarding Operator License, H&S, service quality, drivers’ hours, and tacho regulations, inclusive of the working time directive
- Comply with all relevant transport legislation covering the fleet, ensuring all vehicles are maintained in line with legal requirements and ‘O’ License requirements
- Supporting new business initiatives and projects and contributing to review meetings and change process. Ensuring effective transport implementation takes place relating to the changes.
- Establish and maintain an expansive communication network with national, international and local logistics, ensuring that company operates with sufficient logistics provision and meet all delivery requirements in timely, safe and efficient manner.
- Preserve excellent internal communication for processing & dispatch of finished products to ensure delivery targets are met
- Manage & coordinate routes with company drivers
- Communicate with internal stakeholders to ensure coherence
- Manage the companies Pallet-Networks & Sub-Contractors and negotiate rates when required
We are looking for someone who has:
- Background in Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain
- Ability to use own initiative and propose improvements
- Qualification in Logistics and/or experience in similar role
- Proven experience of operating in fast paced high-volume work environment
- CPC Essential
Based in Beverley the working hours are 8am - 5.30pm Monday to Thursday and 7am - 3pm Fridays.
Salary and Benefits:
- £32 000 - £39 000
- Regular Team Socials, Events and Celebrations
- Company Bonus and Incentive Schemes once completing your probationary period.
- 24 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays
- Regular Training and Development Opportunities
- Career Growth and Progression Opportunities – it’s a fast growing business!
- On Site Parking
- Opportunities to travel internationally
- 3PM Finish on Fridays
- Foodie Friday – The Company buys lunch once a month