Adexen Recruitment Agency: Job Vacancy for Transport Manager (Sierra Leone)

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Adexen Recruitment Agency is mandated by a leading international logistics Group, looking for an expatriate Transport Manager for its operation in Sierra Leone.

Transport Manager
ApplyJob reference n°: SLE0529 
Sector: Logistic & Transport – Sierra leone – Western Africa
Function: Technical

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Job description
The Transport manager will be responsibility for the efficient planning of the transport fleet and cost effective running of the transport yard.

Responsibilities
■Management of yard staff, security, and drivers (staff complement of 30 to 40 people)
■Fleet management of 15 trucks and trailers, including low-beds, side loader, extendable trailers, Nicolas trailer, Coder and forklifts
■Compliance to Company HSE policies and procedures
■Project cargo handling including transportation of abnormal loads
■Interfacing with clients in respect of deliveries
■Administration of transport documents and records
■Stock control

Qualifications et experience
■A sound mechanical background to deal with the day to day maintenance of trucks, trailers forklifts, etc
■Ability to interact positively with persons of varying cultural background
■A good understanding of loading and lashing of OOG cargo, heavy lifts and in-gauge loads
■Good communication and office skills with the ability to compile and present all relevant figures / reports to specific deadlines with strong organizational skills
■A role model, with the ability to train and encourage development of subordinates
■Previous experience of living and working in Africa

What is on offer
Attractive expatriate package

If your experience, personal characteristics and qualifications meet the position specifications and your personal objectives are to seek such a challenge, then we would like to hear from you with details of your current earnings, up to date CV and explanation as to why your achievements to date fit you for consideration.

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