Transport Director jobs
Moving goods from one place to another is an important part of business in every sector - from manufacturing to construction, petrochemicals to retail and defence to medical.
That’s why the role of a Transport Director is so important. The person in this role is responsible for keeping goods and services on the move so orders can be completed quickly and delays - which could have a negative impact on the company’s bottom line - are prevented.
The Transport Director will plan and implement strategies, monitor results and take steps to correct any problems that might arise in regards to not meeting or exceeding established targets.
Depending on the situation, this could include reducing costs, finding ways to make efficiencies and ensuring adequate quality control checks are undertaken as appropriate.
The skills required
If you’re seeking a role as a Transport Director, you should have a demonstrable ability to manage a team and an understanding of supply chains and logistics operations. Knowledge of the relevant legislation is also beneficial.
An ability to communicate effectively is a must and you should feel comfortable presenting results and reports to clients and stakeholders, as well as explaining your needs to team members. In addition, organisation and record-keeping skills can be very useful.
You should be able to think analytically and be motivated to find ways to improve your department’s performance. What’s more, successful applicants must be able to deal with high-stress situations and make smart decisions quickly.
Transport Director Jobs in Gateshead
Located just over the River Tyne from Newcastle, Gateshead has always been somewhat overshadowed and culturally engulfed by its neighbour in the public conscious, but it’s a happening town in its own right, with a huge amount going for it in terms of art, sport and industry. Gateshead was busy during the Industrial Revolution, with coal mining and ironworks playing important roles; the town produced ships’ anchors and chains for which demand was insatiable.
As the availability of electric energy took hold, Gateshead would become known as a cable manufacturing town, and the first trans-Channel telegraph wire was made there, as was half of the first transatlantic one. Sir Joseph Swan, one of those credited with the invention of the lightbulb, lived and performed his experiments in Gateshead, and it is thought that his house was the world’s first to be electrified for lighting. Modern Gateshead is still thriving. It is home to Europe’s largest shopping centre, the Metro Centre, as well as several trading and industrial estates. Gateshead, and its neighbour Newcastle, are ideal places to look for a Transport Director position. The region is doing well economically, and there’s still a good deal of industry to complement the huge opportunity offered by its retail sector.
Culturally, Gateshead is head and wings above many larger towns and cities. Right at its south point is Antony Gormley’s towering Angel of the North statue, and at its northernmost point are the Sage Gateshead and the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, which occupies what was a flour mill. Tow of the north’s most iconic bridges, the “Blinking Eye” and the steel arch Tyne Bridge, both join Newcastle with Gateshead (along with five others). Gateshead stadium plays host to top athletics meetings, and for a month in 2006 was the location of the world 100 m sprint record (9.77 seconds) set by Asafa Powell.
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Search for Transport Director opportunities with Cast UK
As leading recruitment consultants for professional level Transport and Warehousing jobs throughout the country, Cast UK endeavours to build long-term relationships with our clients, giving us the chance to understand them and the vacancies they are recruiting.
In addition, we get to know the personalities and objectives of each candidate. This attention to detail means that we are able to make excellent matches between applicants and employers, making placements that will work well for both parties and that typically last for a long time.
To find out more about how Cast UK can help you recruit a Transport Director for your business or find you a job as a Transport Director then contact one of our consultant team on 0333 121 3345.
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