Transport First Line Manager

Wincanton; London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wincanton is seeking a Transport First Line Manager for their Waitrose transport team at the CFC in Greenford. This role involves managing drivers to ensure high service levels while adhering to safety and operational protocols. Candidates must have a strong background in transport management, excellent people skills, and be ready to work across rotating shifts in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Generous holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Employee benefit discounts

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a management role within Transport/Distribution.
• Proactive and results-oriented with strong planning skills.
• Ability to manage change and lead a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of around 25 drivers ensuring operational targets.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and transport regulations.
• Support continuous improvement and performance management.

Skills

People management

Knowledge of transport legislation

Health and Safety legislation

Organisational skills

Tools

TMS

WMS

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Job Description

Overview

Wincanton have an exciting opportunity to hire Transport First Line Manager to join the transport team at our Customer Fulfilment Centre, for Waitrose in Greenford, Middlesex.

With around 150 vans and over 300 drivers, our Waitrose CFC operates the home delivery service for Waitrose, within the London area.

The successful candidate will be personally responsible for managing a team of around 25 drivers, ensuring achievement of operational targets and customer service levels .

While managing your team, you will ensure Health and Safety, EU Driving Regulations and all legislative and operational procedures are adhered to, and colleagues are treated fairly and with respect.

We operate three shifts as follows, candidates must be able to work all shifts on rotation. Ideally, candidates will drive, as public transport can be limited.

Shift 1 - 04:00 am - 12:00 noon

Shift 2 - 10:00 am - 18:00 pm

Shift 3 - 15:00 pm - 23:00 pm

Salary £38,000 - £39,500 p.a depending on experience.

The Role

• Managing a Transport operation delivering to customers in line with the agreed service level and customer service metrics.
• Ensuring all legal, Health and Safety, EU Driving Regulations and Operational procedures are always adhered to, ensuring the safety of self and others.
• Support the delivery of the Business Plan - setting and achieving specific measurable targets for the team.
• To maximise productivity and manage resource in order to improve costs.
• To support a culture of Continuous Improvement across the department.
• Performance Management of all colleagues within the team to ensure the achievement of operational targets.
• To ensure information is recorded accurately on all Transport and Personnel Management Systems.
• To cover in the absence of the Transport Operations Manager

What will you bring?

• Experience of working in a management role in a Transport/Distribution environment
• Excellent people management skills
• Knowledge of transport legislation
• A good understanding of Health and Safety legislation
• Experience of dealing with disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Experience with TMS or WMS systems
• Leads by example and enjoys working within a team
• Proactive, results orientated, and deadline driven
• Demonstrable experience of leading and developing a team
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Able to accept and manage change

Our Culture & Benefits

In addition to generous remuneration, 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; We're Thoughtful, We're Aiming High and We're Prepared.

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, 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 and we welcome your application.

Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce