Sainsburys Bristol Transport First Line Manager

Wincanton; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain partner is seeking a Transport Team Leader in Bristol. The role involves managing a team to achieve performance targets while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. Candidates should have experience in transport and strong team management skills. This position provides opportunities for professional growth in a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience working within a transport environment.
• Understanding of transport driver targets and legislation.
• Experience in a unionised environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Transport Shift Manager and managing Transport Clerks & Drivers.
• Motivating the team to meet daily and weekly KPIs.
• Ensuring compliance with legislation and service quality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team management

Stakeholder relationship building

Tools

Computerised scheduling packages

Driver management packages

Job description

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Job Description

How will you contribute?

• Reporting to the Transport Shift Manager with the responsibility for a team of Transport Clerks & Drivers

• Proactively motivating the team to achieve planned targets and deadlines by providing guidance and encouragement.

• To ensure the operation achieves targeted daily and weekly KPI's, through effective use of the customer's computerised Integrated Transport Management System.

• To ensure the department provides a quality first class service to the customer and stores.

• To ensure the department operates within the legal constraints of the site operator's licence.

• Ensure the operation is fully compliant with legislation.

What will you bring?

• Experience of working within a transport environment.

• Experience of a Unionised Environment an advantage

• Knowledge of computerised scheduling and driver management packages an advantage.

• Knowledge and understanding of transport driver targets and transport legislation

• Excellent interpersonal skills and team management

• Succeeds in building effective stakeholder relationships with the ability to influence management team's thinking to deliver high performance through a culture of accountability and ownership

About us:

Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. With over 20,000 colleagues across more than 200 sites and an 8,500 strong fleet of vehicles, we put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We are "Great people delivering sustainable supply chain value".

Our Values:

Individuals are expected to model Wincanton's values in all they do:

Our Commitment:

Our people are our most important asset and as such we are constantly expanding our capability programs to provide you with opportunities to build and extend your professional skills and career opportunities. Continuous learning takes place through a broad variety of opportunities and types of engagements. Access to the latest technological innovations in the logistics and supply chain industry, as well as Wincanton's deep knowledge and expertise in our field, constitute a superb platform for your professional development.

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 our colleagues represent us and our successes.

Attracting diverse teams, we believe in creating an inclusive, respectful organisational culture for our colleagues and future potential talent joining us. Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce