Job Description

Job IntroductionTarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the country’s long-term future.We are currently looking for a Transport Account Manager (maternity cover) to join our friendly team at Tarmac. This is an office based highly skilled account manager role operating and achieving commercial success through telephony, email, teams including travel and face to face visits on an adhoc basis across the region. This role has the opportunity to be based anywhere in the North of England so if you are located in Chester-le-Street, Durham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Hartlepool, Darlington, Leeds, Liverpool, Hull, Sheffield or the surrounding areas this could be the role for you.We’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.Role ResponsibilityThe Transport Account Manager will report directly to the Senior Logistics Manager, the suitable candidate for this role will be responsible for:Ensuring the division has a fleet of appropriate vehicles which meet the business operational and logistical requirementsIdentifying and implement working methods, models and practices to optimise fleet management, and allows measurement of financial and environmental impact of those servicesManaging the advice and controls to ensure the area is legally compliant to provide continuous and effective control of area transport operations, as per license requirements, Working Time Directive and any other appropriate legislation or regulations for all businesses