Assistant Transport Manager — 24/7 Night Logistics Lead

Culina Group; Kettering; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Cover

Company car

Car allowance

Salary sacrifice car

Wellbeing support

Eye care vouchers

Reward & recognition

Everyday discounts

Job summary

Culina Group is recruiting an Assistant Transport Manager in the Transport Logistics division. The role oversees 24/7 transport operations, leads the transport team, and supports the Transport Manager in keeping costs in line with budgets and forecasts.

The ideal candidate has FMCG supervisory experience, strong numeracy, and excels in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a 4 on 4 off night shift pattern and a pathway to leadership within Culina Group.

Qualifications

• Significant knowledge & experience of tachograph/driving rules and regulations.
• Planning and organising skills with a high level of numeracy.
• Problem solving in a pressurised environment.
• An effective communicator at all levels, good verbal and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Depot Transport staff to execute Traffic plans to enable delivery of products to customers within agreed service levels.
• Reduce non contract maintenance and damage spends through the use of vehicle passports and daily spend confirmation.
• Ensure that all available fleet is on the road and declared to enable the Planning Team to plan the resource.
• Motivate and develop the team through engagement, training and personal development plans.
• Ensure all staff are fully trained and have the correct equipment.
• Ensure that the Transport team comply with all relevant statutes and regulations.
• Communicate with 3rd party hauliers regarding control of reported defects on drop trailers left for pre loading.
• Check and approve maintenance cost reports and related invoices.
• Ensure annual MOTs and service intervals on all fleet equipment are carried out on time.
• Monitor, Audit and Control suppliers.
• Attend Monthly Customer review meetings in the absence of the Transport Manager.
• Support implementation of service improvements in conjunction with customers and other areas of the business.
• Generate and implement ideas with regards to staff and operational changes to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure a secure and safe environment for staff, both in your department and across the wider business.
• Be responsible for the maintenance and fuel aspect of Transport Budget, to include KPI’s and costs.
• Support reducing the company carbon footprint, e.g. reducing road miles.
• Ability to deputise for the Transport Manager.

Skills

tachograph rules

planning

numeracy

problem solving

communication

IT skills

team leadership

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Culina Group is recruiting an Assistant Transport Manager in the Transport Logistics division. The role oversees 24/7 transport operations, leads the transport team, and supports the Transport Manager in keeping costs in line with budgets and forecasts.

The ideal candidate has FMCG supervisory experience, strong numeracy, and excels in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a 4 on 4 off night shift pattern and a pathway to leadership within Culina Group.