Nights-Transport Team Manager

Booker Retail Partners; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic transport team at a leading retail partner as a Transport Team Manager. This role involves overseeing operations, implementing transport safety standards, and fostering a high-performance culture. Enjoy a rewarding job along with a comprehensive benefits package, including discounts and retirement savings plans.

Benefits

10% off purchases with Booker colleague card

Discounts on mobile deals and insurance

Health checks and well-being support

Retirement savings plan with employer contributions

Generous holiday packages

Health and well-being support

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG distribution industry required.
• Knowledge of transport legislation necessary.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage transport operations ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Drive improvements by engaging teams and meeting KPIs.
• Handle vehicle breakdowns and communicate with warehouse operations.

Skills

People management

Initiative

Communication

Planning

Compliance knowledge

Teamwork

Education

CPC qualification

Tools

Excel

Word

WMS systems

Job description

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About the role

We are recruiting to join our Transport Team at our Booker Retail Partner site. As a Transport Team Manager, you will support the site management team in the efficient, safe, legal, and cost-effective management of transport operations.

The objective of the role is to ensure that our large, fast-moving transport operation runs smoothly and efficiently, achieving optimum service levels across all contracts while working to specific KPIs.

Main Responsibilities

Reporting to the Transport Operations Manager, you will work to achieve operational KPIs and service agreements within tight deadlines, and drive improvements by engaging the team and promoting a positive culture.

You will manage vehicle breakdowns, ensuring minimal impact to the retailer. You will also analyze tachograph infringement reports, discuss infringements with drivers, and liaise with the warehouse operation to ensure timely loading and departure of loads.

Ensuring legal compliance with all transport legislation, particularly regarding drivers' hours, and maintaining the fleet for servicing, MOTs, and defect management are also key responsibilities.

You will need

• Commitment and ability to work under pressure
• Excellent people management skills and the ability to develop self and others
• High levels of initiative, focus, commitment, flexibility
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, e.g., Health & Safety, Employment Law, Discrimination
• Understanding of transport legislation and the importance of compliance to protect the operator license
• Knowledge of multi-temperature warehouse/transport procedures and compliance
• Ability to plan labor and resources effectively to meet operational requirements and KPIs
• Effective team worker and confident communicator
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and WMS systems
• CPC qualification

Previous experience in the FMCG distribution industry, with knowledge of transport legislation and operational aspects of supervising a depot transport operation, is essential.

What's in it for you

At Booker, we offer a great working environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases, with additional discounts during special events
• After 3 months, a Tesco colleague discount card with increasing discounts at Tesco and F&F
• Discounts on mobile deals, insurance, health checks, and more
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover
• Access to a deals website and cycle-to-work scheme
• Opportunity to participate in the Save As You Earn share scheme after 3 months
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Life assurance and health & wellbeing support
• Generous holiday packages