Transport Operations Leader (Safety & Efficiency)

Booker Group; Haydock; Teletrabalho; GBP 42 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Booker colleague discount

Tesco discount card after 3 months

Tesco Mobile deals

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing programme

Employee assistance programme

Resumo da oferta

Booker Group in Haydock is seeking a Transport Section Manager to lead the RDC2 site operations, drive safe and efficient transport, and strengthen cross-team collaboration. You will ensure compliance, manage drivers and loads, and uphold KPIs while maintaining relationships with stakeholders.

The role requires knowledge of driver hours, tachographs and transport regulations, plus hands-on leadership, strong IT skills and payroll sign-off experience. Flexibility for holiday cover is essential.

Qualificações

• Solid understanding of drivers' hours, tachographs, Working Time Regulations and transport law.
• Working knowledge of Microlise, Tachomaster and Lytx with good geographical awareness.
• Good IT skills and ability to keep accurate records using Microsoft 365/Teams.
• Confident written and verbal communication with colleagues at all levels.
• Positive, practical leadership style with initiative and flexibility.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure operator licence requirements are met and the operation runs safely and compliantly.
• Oversee the daily transport plan, KPI and budget alignment, and make decisions on drivers and loads.
• Manage and support drivers day to day, including coaching and handling issues.
• Lead health and safety activities, contractor management and incident reporting.
• Support People Team processes, manage absence and disciplinary matters.
• Complete payroll sign-off for drivers' hours and absences; keep systems updated.
• Use handover processes to ensure clear, practical communication across the operation.
• Follow all legal, HSE and colleague requirements; keep wellbeing front and centre.

Conhecimentos

Driver hours & tachographs

Leadership

Communication skills

IT & records

Ferramentas

Microlise

Tachomaster

Lytx

Microsoft 365 / Teams

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Booker Group in Haydock is seeking a Transport Section Manager to lead the RDC2 site operations, drive safe and efficient transport, and strengthen cross-team collaboration. You will ensure compliance, manage drivers and loads, and uphold KPIs while maintaining relationships with stakeholders.

The role requires knowledge of driver hours, tachographs and transport regulations, plus hands-on leadership, strong IT skills and payroll sign-off experience. Flexibility for holiday cover is essential.