Transport Team Leader

Culina Group; Telford; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Telford is seeking a Transport Team Leader to supervise transport operations and manage the driver team. This full-time role requires FMCG transport experience and excellent communication skills. The position includes a salary of £32,780 per year plus a £1,000 attendance bonus. Join us to be part of a thriving and supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

20 days annual leave including bank holidays

Pension scheme with 4% employee and employer contributions

Life Assurance at x2 annual salary

Wellness support via Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Vouchers for discounts on eye tests

Employee of the Month recognitions and awards

Access to over 50 retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced transport/distribution environment is essential.
• Strong communicator who can deliver accurate information.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise transport operations and manage driver teams.
• Plan vehicle and driver allocations in the most efficient manner.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and report incidents.

Skills

Transport experience in FMCG environment

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work efficiently under pressure

Teamwork and individual work capabilities

Knowledge of tachograph/driving rules

Attention to detail

Good IT skills

Ability to prioritize workload

Education

CPC National (desirable)

Job description

CML(Part of the Culina Group) provides integrated supply chain services and expertise for food and drink products that require strict refrigerated temperatures to the discount retailers.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Our Telford site have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Team Leader to join our team on a full time permanent basis.

As a Transport Team Leader you will be responsible for the supervision of the Transport Operations Team and the driver team, including the daily planning of company and third-party resources, ensuring that all vehicles and drivers get clear precise instructions and are fully utilised.

Shift: 4 on 4 off, 6pm-6am.

Salary: £32,780 per annum, plus £1,000 attendance bonus.

Key Duties of Transport Team Leader:

• To allocate both drivers and vehicles to loads in the most efficient way, taking into account holidays and sickness, drivers hours and WTD regulations.
• Planning driver start times to meet the sites despatch KPI.
• Proactively communicate with third party hauliers to ensure collection times are adhered to from site.
• Liaising with the shunting operation covering pre loading and unloading operation.
• Maintaining clear and effective communication with drivers, communicating accurate start times, load information, directions.
• Ensure orders are despatched and delivered in the right condition in line with customer specifications.
• Communicate with the collection or delivery points to advice of any delays.
• Ensuring that service levels are achieved and maintained, in conjunction with other departments.
• Allocate equipment to meet maintenance / service intervals as instructed by the maintenance planner.
• Adhere to the business Health & Safety policy, ensuring that all accidents are reported.

Qualifications

• Transport experience in FMCG environment.
• Excellent communication skills in order to deliver accurate information.
• The ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Able to work as part of a team or individually.
• Knowledge & experience of tachograph / driving rules and regulations.
• CPC National desirable but not essential.
• Attention to detail / accuracy.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft office packages.
• Effectively prioritise workloadin order to meet set deadlines.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make CML a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave – 20 days inclusive of the bank holidays.
• Pension scheme –We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirementso we offer agreat contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
• Life Assurance- x2 your annual salary.
• Wellness –Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers –We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition –We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts- Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!