Night Transport Team Leader - FMCG Logistics & Planning

Culina Group; Spalding; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 23 days

Pension scheme

Life Assurance 3x salary

Employee Wellness Programme

Eye care vouchers

Recognition program

Retail discounts

Job summary

Culina Group in Spalding is hiring a Transport Team Leader on a full-time permanent basis. You will plan daily resources, instruct drivers, and ensure optimal utilisation across sites.

The role operates 4 on 4 off nights (7pm–7am) with a salary of £35,000–£39,000 per year, depending on experience. Key duties include managing absence policies, coaching team members, scheduling patterns, and liaising with customers to meet delivery requirements.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum FMCG distribution experience is required.
• Experience communicating with drivers is essential.
• Demonstrable cost control methods within a traffic office setting.
• Knowledge of temperature-controlled transport is advantageous.
• Understanding warehouse operations helps integrate functions effectively.
• Strong grasp of general logistics and deadline-driven work.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily resources (Company and 3rd-party) for optimal utilisation.
• Provide clear, precise instructions to vehicles and drivers.
• Coordinate with sites to ensure all vehicles are fully utilised.
• Safeguard safety and compliance with driver hours regulations.
• Work with retail teams to optimise fleet and driver utilisation.
• Support the Transport Operation Manager in meetings or visits.

Skills

FMCG distribution

Driver communication

Cost control

Temperature-controlled transport

Warehouse integration

General logistics knowledge

Deadline driven

Job description

Culina Group in Spalding is hiring a Transport Team Leader on a full-time permanent basis. You will plan daily resources, instruct drivers, and ensure optimal utilisation across sites.

The role operates 4 on 4 off nights (7pm–7am) with a salary of £35,000–£39,000 per year, depending on experience. Key duties include managing absence policies, coaching team members, scheduling patterns, and liaising with customers to meet delivery requirements.