Night Transport Team Leader (4-on 4-off)

Culina; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday Discounts

Job summary

Culina in Rugby is seeking a Transport Team Leader for a full-time night-shift role (4 on, 4 off, 18:00–06:00). You will supervise the Transport Operations Team and a driver team, planning loads and resources to maximise utilisation and meet KPI targets.

You will allocate drivers and vehicles, coordinate with third-party hauliers, and ensure accurate instructions, loading/unloading, and on-time deliveries in line with customer specifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG transport operations.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Able to work as part of a team or independently.
• Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Allocate drivers and vehicles to loads efficiently, considering holidays, sickness, drivers hours and WTD regulations.
• Plan driver start times to meet dispatch KPI.
• Communicate with third-party hauliers to ensure collection times are met.
• Liaise with shunting operations for pre-loading and unloading.
• Maintain clear communication with drivers with start times and load details.
• Ensure orders are dispatched and delivered per customer specs.
• Inform collection/delivery points of delays.
• Maintain service levels with other departments.
• Allocate equipment to maintenance/service intervals as instructed.
• Adhere to Health & Safety policy and report accidents.

Skills

FMCG transport experience

Under pressure work

Team or solo work

Microsoft Office

Prioritise workload

Tachograph knowledge

Education

CPC National (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Culina in Rugby is seeking a Transport Team Leader for a full-time night-shift role (4 on, 4 off, 18:00–06:00). You will supervise the Transport Operations Team and a driver team, planning loads and resources to maximise utilisation and meet KPI targets.

You will allocate drivers and vehicles, coordinate with third-party hauliers, and ensure accurate instructions, loading/unloading, and on-time deliveries in line with customer specifications.