Transport Manager

We are recruiting for an experienced Transport Manager here at Willow Pumps.

At Willow Pumps we are proud to be one of the UK’s leading providers of water pump solutions, including supply, installation and servicing of all ‘water in, waste out’ assets.

Providing the complete solution to our customer is of utmost importance to us, that’s why we also have a large tanker fleet should you need more specialist emergency support. One call and we can do it all!

Over the past 30 years we have grown a team of dedicated professionals providing a wide range of services from pump station design, installation and maintenance. As we grew we also developed a successful drainage capability and large tanker fleet, taking our offering from simply pumping solutions, to providing a complete ‘water in, waste out’ service.

What does it entail?

The Transport Manager is here to oversee and optimize the transportation operations of Willow pumps in the initial stages with a broader scope to assist within the wider B2Bgroup. The successful candidate will manage a team of 8 drivers and ensuring the efficient and safe movement of goods, passengers and a van fleet of over 35 vehicles. This role requires a combination of logistics expertise, leadership skills, and regulatory compliance knowledge. A very detailed and challenging but rewarding role!

What experience do we look for?

• Fleet Management
• Operational and team management
• Managing financials and cost management
• Working to KPI’s and SLA’s
• Understanding of the plumbing and drainage industry
• Compliance and safety management
• Strong customer focus
• Environmental sustainability awareness
• Resilience – able to adapt and flex with needs of the business
• Stakeholder management
• Strive for professionalism and delivery
• Knowledge of relevant legislation

This role has the scope to develop into a Group led role, so we are ideally looking for someone who would like to progress within the business.

If you feel you have the right experience and attitude, please apply to receive further information and an informal chat.

Please send your application recruitment@metrorod.co.uk