Co-Op Wellingborough Transport Team Manager

Wincanton PLC; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain partner in the United Kingdom is seeking a Transport Team Manager to oversee transport operations, ensuring timely deliveries and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in a transport environment and strong interpersonal skills to motivate a team. The role involves managing performance and adhering to Health & Safety standards, with a 3 on 3 off shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Experience managing people in a Transport environment.
• Ability to handle complex issues under pressure.
• Strong knowledge of legal requirements for transport operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Maintain teamwork and morale within the department.
• Motivate and manage a team of drivers and support staff.

Skills

People management

Team leadership

Legal compliance knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Transport Team Manager to undertake a management role and support the Transport department. Reporting to the Transport Shift Manager, the overall purpose of the role is to utilise driver resources and manage performance whilst on shift. The role ensures a smooth and efficient transport operation that completes all deliveries on time, in full, whilst ensuring legal compliance to all relevant Transport functions such as fleet, driver regulations and Health & Safety. The position operates on a 3 on 3 off rotation, 07:00 - 19:00. Flexibility in approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health & Safety and Safe Systems of Work are adhered to within the Transport Department and all areas associated with delivering to the customer through the timely and accurate reporting of accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Maintain and further develop a high level of teamwork and morale within the Department.
• Build rapport, trust and respect from the drivers and other internal customers.
• Deliver customer requirements and deadlines.
• Motivate, develop and manage a team of support staff, core and agency drivers to ensure that all Site and customer objectives are achieved - including infringements, telematics and departure on time.
• Oversee the successful delivery of the daily plan of approximately 115 loads per day.
• Manage any disciplinary/absence related matters in line with Company procedures.
• Ensure legal compliance is adhered to within the Transport Department so that audits, whether internal or external, are conducted with satisfactory results.

Qualifications / Experience

• Previous experience of working and managing people within a Transport environment, motivating and encouraging their team to drive optimal results.
• Experience of working in a unionised environment.
• Working knowledge of disciplinary and absence procedures.
• Experience of handling multiple or complex issues under pressure.
• Experience of building customer confidence through demonstrating a knowledge of the operation.
• Must have a working understanding of legal requirements for transport operations.
• An effective time planner with the ability to balance workloads and work to deadlines whilst demonstrating commercial awareness.
• Possess the ability to form strong and effective relationships with internal and external customers by demonstrating a high level of integrity and professionalism.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please apply via Oracle through 'Current Jobs'

About Us

Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. Through a wealth of experience and knowledge Wincanton provides business critical services including storage, handling and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer 'dark stores'; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK's best-known companies.