Depot Transport Manager

Horley, England, gb

At Evri we’re always on the lookout for top talent to join our growing business. In fact, we never stand still, we work hard, make quick decisions and deliver to our ambitious goals every day.

We have exciting opportunities for a Depot Transport Manager to join our growing depot team in Gatwick

Why Join our Depot Transport Team?

At Evri, we lead the way in delivery. We’re market leaders and we invest to keep on growing. Our + employees, 33,+ couriers, + ParcelShops and lockers handled over million+ parcels in alone.

We deliver greatness together. We work together to keep hitting deadlines and breaking records across our 30+ strong network of depots and hubs. You’ll join a great team at a great time for our business.

What You’ll Do:

The purpose of the Depot Transport Manager (DTM) is to deliver the transport operation plan for the Depot, whilst developing a high performing team of Drivers. As a key name on the depot O License, you will manage the safety of the operation, people, the legal & regulatory compliance of the transport operation with policy and process excellence for all vehicles relating to the Depot. 

The DTM will work in partnership with all Depot management and colleagues, to ensure the transport operation achieves people, service, cost and quality performance targets. 

You will be accountable for:  

· Maintaining budgeted costs and planning the fleet to the forecasted volumes. Control driver costs and sustain above target levels of service and quality by ensuring all vehicles and equipment are maintained to a high standard through consistent audits and compliance checks. 

· Ensuring robust and efficient BAU and peak transport planning processes are prepared accounting for contingencies and challenges ensuring the operation runs smoothly.

· Managing all transport costs, resources, maintenance repairs and CPU with support from the DGM.

· Leading quality accident investigations professionally and with urgency when necessary.

· Ensuring the Depot is always legally compliant in all relevant documentation and systems, this will include servicing & maintenance of vehicles, regulatory requirements, driver's hours, tacho downloads both driver and vehicle unit along with all training - drivers CPC, MHE and manual handling. 

Essential Skills & Experience Required:

· Full Driving License

· Essential Transport Manager CPC National Certificate

· IOSH Qualified 

​ Knowledge & Experience:

· Minimum experience of 2-3 years working in a Transport Management position and excellent knowledge of legal compliance, drivers’ hours and WTD's. 

· Systems knowledge & experience of working with transport management systems and tachograph analysis. 

· Experience of Drug and Alcohol testing

· Experience in a busy 24/7 operation with a large team of diverse colleagues. 

What We Can Offer You:

We can offer you a competitive salary, up to 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 3% contribution into your pension and life assurance.

On top of this, we offer a great range of flexible benefits that aim to provide something for everyone, so whether you want shopping vouchers, insurance or healthcare we’ve got you covered.