Transport Team Lead – 7-Day Operations (Night Premium)

John Lewis plc; Coulsdon; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night premium (£4.75/hr) for eligible夜

Fixed-term secondment (12 months)

Job summary

John Lewis Partnership is seeking a Transport First Line Manager at Coulsdon DFC to lead a 7-day-a-week transport operation. You will manage a team of Partners and agency colleagues, ensuring productive, compliant service delivery.

This is a 12-month fixed-term secondment with shift patterns between 05:00 and 23:00, and night premium applies between 22:00–06:00. You will be responsible for safety, performance, coaching, and driving efficiency within budget.

Qualifications

• Experience in Transport or Distribution management and leadership.
• Strong knowledge of EU Working Time regulations and health & safety legislation.
• Experience in applying disciplinary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily transport operations and a team of Partners and agency staff.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and delivery against service targets.
• Coach and develop the team, drive efficiency and cost control.
• Act as deputy to the Transport Shift Manager as required.

Skills

Transport management

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Disciplinary procedures

Education

Full UK Manual Driving Licence

Transport Manager CPC

Tools

Google Sheets

Google Docs

Job description

John Lewis Partnership is seeking a Transport First Line Manager at Coulsdon DFC to lead a 7-day-a-week transport operation. You will manage a team of Partners and agency colleagues, ensuring productive, compliant service delivery.

This is a 12-month fixed-term secondment with shift patterns between 05:00 and 23:00, and night premium applies between 22:00–06:00. You will be responsible for safety, performance, coaching, and driving efficiency within budget.