Transport Manager

Role: Transport Manager

Location: Macclesfield

Company background

SuperBike Factory was founded in 2010, and today with our market-leading brands of SuperBikeFactory.co.uk, WeWantYourMotorbike.com, WeBuyAnyBike.com, and SuperBikeLoans.co.uk, we are the largest retailer of used motorbikes in Europe.

With our industry-leading preparation facilities at our operational hubs in Cheshire, Donington Park, and West Yorkshire, we have the ability to offer customers a used motorbike with total peace of mind in terms of its quality.

SuperBike Factory has grown significantly in recent years, underpinned by significant investment in the business with the development of the largest production facilities in Europe, the opening of our retail site at the iconic Donington Park race circuit, and additional direct-to-consumer showroom facilities around the UK.

With over 300 colleagues, we recognise that people are at the heart of what SuperBike Factory does, hence we offer industry-leading benefits packages, apprenticeship schemes, and an opportunity to succeed and develop in a fast-moving and fun business.

This is an exciting time to join the organisation at the start of a transformational period of growth.

You don't have to love motorbikes to work here, although many of our team have turned their passion into their career!

We're looking for a Transport Manager to coordinate the 50+ Drivers nationwide, this will also be overseeing a small team of Logistics Planners and Coordinators.

• Support and manage the day-to-day operations of the transport function within the SBF Group
• Work closely with two direct reports in the transport fleet and transport planning teams
• Liaise with the driver training team for training and development of all new and existing drivers
• Ensure all H&S requirements are met for the drivers
• Oversee management of driver hours within UK regulation
• Working closely with the Talent Team to recruit new drivers to ensure the capacity is maintained in the driving team
• Create a proactive continuous improvement culture within the team to ensure the team is operating as efficiently and is always striving to ‘make things better’
• Oversee the daily operation of Transport planning team
• Ensure the Vehicle fleet is managed to ensure vehicles are always available.
• Manage the team to deliver against key financial and performance-related local and national targets ensuring deadlines are met
• Work closely with the SMT to provide data, insight and support help deliver transport optimisation and improvement projects
• Ensuring all Legal, Maintenance, UK & EU Driving Regulations, and Operational procedures are always adhered to, ensuring the safety of self and others.
• Support the delivery of the Business Plan - setting and achieving specific measurable targets for the team.
• Maximise productivity and manage resources in order to reduce costs.
• Effectively communicating operational and business plans and changes to all colleagues, supporting the implementation of the communications plan.
• Performance Management of all colleagues within the team to ensure the achievement of operational targets.
  
  

What we are looking for:

• Good understanding of the transport industry
• Strong ability to develop a network of contacts, work cross-functionally, and influence at all levels
• Proven decision-making skills, excellent attention to detail and ability to analyse information
• Self-motivated, self-starter with a strategic mindset and high drive to succeed
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a solution-driven mindset
• Flexible, adaptable approach and a proven track record of delivering against targets
• Excellent communication skills with a strong focus on service and customer
• Strong geographical knowledge
• Excellent Transport knowledge of current EU and Working Time regulations
• Experience working in a management role in a Transport
• Demonstrable experience in leading and developing a team
• Strong organisational and planning skills
  
  

Benefits

• Netflix Membership
• The Dining Group Discount Card
• Gymflex Benefit
• Group Life Assurance 4 x salary
• 15% Staff Discount on Accessories
• Staff Discounts on SBF Bikes
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health Care + Wellbeing Benefits, Bereavement Counseling, Critical illness support, Legal support, Cancer Support, Fitness plans and nutrition advice, Physiotherapy +Mental Health Consultation, 24/7 Employee Doctor Help Line