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

Warrens Warehousing & Distribution; Brinklow CP; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Warrens Warehousing & Distribution in Rugby seeks a Transport Team Leader to supervise the Transport Operations Team and driver crew. You will plan resources, issue clear instructions, and optimise vehicle and driver utilisation on a 4 on 4 off nights shift (18:00–06:00).

You will coordinate with third‑party hauliers, shunting, and site operations to ensure on‑time despatches and compliant driver hours. Health & Safety adherence and accurate load communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Transport experience in FMCG environment.
• Excellent communication skills to deliver accurate information.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Able to work as part of a team or individually.
• Knowledge & experience of tachograph / driving rules and regulations.
• CPC National desirable but not essential.
• Attention to detail / accuracy.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office packages.
• Effectively prioritise workload to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Allocate drivers and vehicles to loads in the most efficient way, considering holidays, sickness, drivers hours and WTD regulations.
• Plan driver start times to meet the site's despatch KPI.
• Proactively communicate with third party hauliers to ensure collection times are adhered to from site.
• Liaise with the shunting operation covering pre-loading and unloading operation.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with drivers, providing accurate start times and load information.
• Ensure orders are despatched and delivered in the right condition in line with customer specifications.
• Communicate with collection or delivery points to advise of delays.
• Ensure service levels are achieved and maintained in conjunction with other departments.
• Allocate equipment to meet maintenance / service intervals as instructed by the maintenance planner.
• Adhere to the business Health & Safety policy, ensuring that all accidents are reported.

Skills

Transport experience

Excellent communication

Team player

Attention to detail

IT skills

Tachograph knowledge

CPC National desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Warrens Warehousing & Distribution in Rugby seeks a Transport Team Leader to supervise the Transport Operations Team and driver crew. You will plan resources, issue clear instructions, and optimise vehicle and driver utilisation on a 4 on 4 off nights shift (18:00–06:00).

You will coordinate with third‑party hauliers, shunting, and site operations to ensure on‑time despatches and compliant driver hours. Health & Safety adherence and accurate load communication are essential.