Sainsbury Greenford Transport Team Manager

Wincanton; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider is seeking a Transport Team Manager to oversee operations at their Greenford depot. This role involves managing performance, ensuring compliance with legislation, and leading a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in operational management and a strong understanding of transport regulations. The position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment focused on career development.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount platform

Onsite parking

Onsite canteen

Generous holidays

Qualifications

• Experience within a similar role.
• Knowledge of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Team leader or management experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the shift performance of the transport operation.
• Ensure budgetary and legislative commitments are met.
• Accountable for Health and Safety practices on site.
• Recruit, develop, and motivate direct reports.

Skills

Team leadership

Knowledge of transport legislation

Microsoft packages

Operational management

Compliance understanding

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Job Description

We are looking to hire a Transport Team Manager working 4 on - 4 off on 12-hour shifts (18:00pm -06:00am) at our Wincanton Sainsbury depot, Greenford. This is a challenging operational role and represents a great opportunity for individuals who wish to build on a career in operational Management.

Description

Who are we?

Wincanton is a leading third-party logistics (3PL) and supply chain solutions provider in the UK and Ireland.

How will you contribute?

• To manage the shift performance of the transport operation to consistently meet the requirements of the Client, in line with the agreed service strategy to their network.
• To manage all transport shift activities to ensure that budgetary/financial KPIs, and legislative/procedural and contractual commitments are met.
• To assist in developing a culture of continuous improvement to drive best-in-class activity and operational excellence, in line with PCDR objectives.
• To be accountable for the Health and Safety practices on site, particularly within the immediate area of responsibility, e.g., transport shift operations
• To ensure the transport shift operation operates in line with all Company and Client procedures.
• To escalate appropriate issues in line with agreed procedures
• To assist in driving the site's culture programme
• To assist in ensuring that the transport operation's continuity is planned and tested in the event of emergency situations.
• To establish reporting integrity of transport activity
• To be responsible for the effective recruitment, development, and motivation of the direct reports

What will you bring?

• Experience within a similar role
• Knowledge of working in a fast-paced environment
• Competent on Microsoft packages
• Strong understanding of compliance relating to drivers
• Team leader or management experience is desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of transport legislation is desirable but not essential.

What do we offer?

We really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment and a competitive salary along with other benefits including company pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits online discount platform, onsite parking, onsite canteen + 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.

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.

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.

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.