Transport Team Leader

Culina; Spalding; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday Discounts

Job summary

Culina in the UK is seeking a Nights Transport Team Leader to oversee the Chilled & Fresh division's night operations. The role covers supervising resources, ensuring efficient use of assets and adherence to temperatures and quality standards.

The position requires 1 year FMCG distribution experience, strong communication with drivers, and a proactive approach to resolving issues. Salary is £37,500–£42,500 with a 4-on/4-off shift pattern (19:00–07:00).

Qualifications

• 1 year FMCG distribution experience.
• Experience of communicating with drivers.
• Demonstrate cost control methodology within a traffic office environment.
• Knowledge of temperature controlled transportation is advantageous.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations to allow efficient integration of both functions is desirable.
• Sound knowledge of the general logistics sector.
• Detailed knowledge of relevant legislations within the transport sector.
• Able to work to challenging deadlines in a pressurised environment.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Adaptable and flexible in approach to work.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervising operational resources to ensure best use and cost at all times.
• Identify problems quickly and prioritise so that they can be effectively resolved.
• Liaise with the Compliance team to ensure that all servicing/maintenance is completed in line with agreed timescales.
• Ensure best practice in employee relations for all office and driver staff where appropriate.
• Monitor and strive to continually improve performance.
• Maintain company Health Safety Environmental and Quality standards to the highest possible level.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across the department.
• Support the Transport Team Supervisors as required.
• Adopt a proactive approach to all customer related matters.
• Supervising the day to day activities of the Transport Clerk

Skills

Driver communication

Cost control

Planning & organisation

Written & verbal communication

Adaptable & flexible

Job description

Transport Team Leader Full-time

Company Description Who are Culina? Culina is the UK's leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation's best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day. We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Chilled & Fresh division - from supplier to shelf, we make fresh supply chains simpler. Our expertise in temperature-controlled logistics ensures products are delivered safely, efficiently and on time, helping customers maximise availability and minimise waste.

Job Description Life in this role

As part of our, Chilled & Fresh division, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Nights Transport Team Leader

Salary: £37,500- £42,500

Shift: 4 on 4 off, 19:00pm-07:00am

Main Responsibilities of a Transport Team Leader:

• Supervising operational resources to ensure best use and cost at all times.
• Identify problems quickly and prioritize so that they can be effectively resolved.
• Liaise with the Compliance team to ensure that all servicing/maintenance is completed in line with agreed timescales.
• Ensure best practice in employee relations for all office and driver staff where appropriate.
• Monitor and strive to continually improve performance..
• Maintain company Health Safety Environmental and Quality standards to the highest possible level.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across the department.
• Support the Transport Team Supervisors as required.
• Adopt a proactive approach to all customer related matters.
• Supervising the day to day activities of the Transport Clerk

Qualifications

• 1 years minimum FMCG distribution experience
• Experience of communicating with drivers
• Demonstrate cost control methodology within a traffic office environment
• Knowledge of temperature controlled transportation is advantageous
• Knowledge of warehouse operations to allow efficient integration of both functions is desirable
• Sound knowledge of the general logistics sector
• Detailed knowledge of relevant legislations within the transport sector
• Able to work to challenging deadlines in a pressurised environment
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Adaptable and flexible in approach to work
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Additional Information

What is in it for you? If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you.

• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.
• Wellbeing Support - your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it.
• Eye Care Vouchers - free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition - we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond.
• Everyday Discounts - our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.

You may have seen that we're on an exciting journey as we bring our businesses closer together and build an even stronger future as one team. As part of this transformation, our businesses have united under a single brand: Culina. Over time, our well-known legacy brands, including IPS, Stobart, Great Bear, Fowler Welch, Warrens, CML, Stobart Europe, IRF and iForce, will transition to the Culina brand. During this period, you may still see these names displayed at some of our sites.