Sainsbury Charlton Transport Team Manager

Wincanton; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain partner in the UK is seeking a Transport Manager to oversee drivers and support staff. Responsibilities include ensuring operational targets are met, managing team performance, and improving store communication. The ideal candidate has transport environment experience and will thrive in a safety-first culture. The position offers career development opportunities and generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous salary

Company pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience supervising or managing a team.
• Ability to work independently to deadlines.
• General awareness of health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Support management of a fleet of drivers and staff.
• Ensure operational targets are met.
• Brief drivers on requirements and company news.

Skills

Experience in transport environment

Knowledge of transport legislation

Excellent communication skills

PC skills

Flexible team-based approach

Tools

Driver management software

Job description

Job Description

How will you contribute?

• To support the management of a fleet of drivers and transport support staff ensuring that they work within company guidelines.
• To provide a store network with a first‑class service.
• To ensure operational targets are met on a weekly and monthly basis through effective use of the customers Integrated Transport Management System and Yard Smart.
• To brief drivers at the start of every shift communicating planned requirements providing information on performance, company news and procedures.
• Proactively encourage a positive and constructive relationship on site with the union and union representatives.
• Increase communication with stores.
• Ensure drivers comply with health and safety regulations.
• Proactively motivate the transport team by providing guidance and encouragement.
• Undertake such duties as may be reasonably required for the effective operation of the function and department.

What will you bring?

• Experience of working within a transport environment.
• Knowledge of transport legislation.
• Knowledge of computerised scheduling and driver management packages would be an advantage.
• Experience of supervising / managing a team.
• Ability to work on your own initiative, working to strict deadlines.
• A good communicator both verbal and written.
• Excellent PC skills.
• A flexible team‑based approach.
• General awareness of health and safety.

Our Culture & Benefits

In addition to a generous salary, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety‑first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That's why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi‑skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

Be a part of our values; Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Proactivity, Togetherness & Trust. Apply Now!

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We want to create an environment where all colleagues feel safe, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes. Attracting diverse teams, we believe in creating an inclusive, respectful organisational culture for our colleagues and future talent.

Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce.

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.