Transport Department Manager - Bedford

Asda Stores Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Transport Department Manager to oversee a team of HGV Drivers. You will manage performance and training, ensuring timely deliveries to stores. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be passionate about quality and safety. Strong leadership, adaptability, and communication skills are essential. The role includes a variety of benefits such as discounts and pension schemes, along with opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Colleague discount: 15% off shopping

Discretionary company bonus scheme

Access to enhanced electric car scheme

Free eye test

Company pension

24/7 virtual GP

Flexible pay options

Colleague recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar distribution operation is essential.
• Proven track record of delivering results against Key Result Areas (KRAs).
• Passionate about driving quality and adhering to process.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the team of drivers from performance to training.
• Ensure drivers are out on time and fully briefed.
• Perform Tacho analysis and vehicle checks.

Skills

Leadership and coaching

Adaptability

Performance management

Strong communication

Job description

About the Role

Our stores are packed with thousands of products, from clothes and household items to tinned foods and frozen goods, and without our warehouse teams they wouldn't be on the shelves for our customers. Our teams of HGV Drivers are responsible for delivering goods to stores on time and in perfect condition. You'll be responsible for managing all aspects of your team of drivers from performance through to training needs. It is your responsibility to make sure that all of your drivers are out on time and fully briefed, as well as performing Tacho analysis and vehicle checks when your team return to the depot. If you're looking for a chance to develop in logistics, this could be the role for you! We'll work with you on your shifts, however the role will involve late and weekend working. About You

As a Transport Department Manager, experience working in a similar distribution operation, with a proven track record of delivering results against KRA's is essential. You'll be able to work in a fast paced environment and be adaptable to change, whilst being passionate about doing the right thing for our customer's by driving quality and adhering to process. You'll be naturally friendly and want to get stuck in, working with your team to deliver great results. You'll have an enthusiastic approach and be a strong coach, mentor, motivator and role model to the managers and colleagues around you, driving performance and working cross-functionally, communicating effectively across all levels.

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Benefits

• Colleague discount: 15% off your shopping at Asda from day 1 for you and a nominated user
• Discretionary company bonus scheme
• Access to an enhanced electric car scheme
• Free eye test for you and your nominated user
• Discounted rates and special offers on Asda services such as Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Personal Loan, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, Travel Money, Tyres, Breakdown Cover
• Stream: access to flexible pay, income tracker, financial coaching, exclusive savings account and much more
• Company pension
• Wellbeing: including 24/7 virtual GP, 24/7 EAP service, as well as access to free counselling, legal, mortgage, cancer and bereavement support
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks - helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.
• Colleague recognition programme
• Special offers and discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking to theme parks and cinemas