Transport Team Leader

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Transport Team Leader in Telford, where you will oversee a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment. Your role will involve efficient allocation of resources, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining high service levels. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary and a bonus, along with a supportive culture that values employee development and diversity. Be part of a winning team that prioritizes your growth and well-being while making a significant impact in the logistics sector.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life Assurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Employee of the Month/Year awards

Retailer discounts through benefit platform

Qualifications

• Experience in transport operations within FMCG environments.
• Strong communication and IT skills for effective team management.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Supervise transport operations and allocate drivers and vehicles efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and regulations.
• Maintain clear communication with drivers and third-party hauliers.

Skills

Transport experience in FMCG

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork and independence

Knowledge of tachograph regulations

Attention to detail

Good IT skills

Workload prioritization

Education

CPC National (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company 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 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!

Job Description

Our Telford site has 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 supervising the Transport Operations Team and the driver team, including the daily planning of company and third-party resources, ensuring that all vehicles and drivers receive clear, precise instructions and are fully utilized.

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

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

Key Duties of Transport Team Leader:

• Allocate drivers and vehicles to loads efficiently, considering holidays, sickness, drivers' hours, and WTD regulations.
• Plan driver start times to meet the site's dispatch KPIs.
• Communicate proactively with third-party hauliers to ensure adherence to collection times.
• Coordinate with the shunting operation for pre-loading and unloading.
• Maintain clear communication with drivers regarding start times, load information, and directions.
• Ensure orders are dispatched and delivered in the correct condition, meeting customer specifications.
• Notify collection or delivery points of any delays.
• Maintain service levels in conjunction with other departments.
• Assign equipment for maintenance and service as per the maintenance planner's instructions.
• Follow health and safety policies, reporting all accidents.

Qualifications

• Transport experience in an FMCG environment.
• Excellent communication skills for accurate information delivery.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently.
• Professional, approachable, and helpful demeanor.
• Knowledge of tachograph, driving rules, and regulations.
• CPC National desirable but not essential.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Effective workload prioritization to meet deadlines.

Additional Information

We are committed to making CML a great place to work, embracing diversity and employee development. Our learning and development programs are available to all employees, providing opportunities to grow within logistics and foster a team-oriented environment.

Our benefits include:

• Annual Leave: 20 days plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme: 4% employee and 4% employer contributions.
• Life Assurance: x2 your annual salary.
• Wellness: Confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Eye Care Vouchers: Savings on eye tests and glasses.
• Reward & Recognition: Employee of the Month/Year, long service awards.
• Everyday discounts: Over 50 retailer discounts via our benefit platform.

If you meet the requirements and are seeking your next career move, please apply now and join our #WinningTeam!