Transport Team Leader

Culinagroup1; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday Discounts

Job summary

Culinagroup1 in Wakefield is seeking a Transport Team Leader to join our Transport Logistics division. Salary is £29,000 - £32,000 depending on experience, with 4 on 4 off nights shift (18:00–06:00).

You will allocate drivers and vehicles to loads, plan start times to meet dispatch KPIs, and liaise with third party hauliers while ensuring service levels and compliance with regulations. This role requires FMCG transport experience and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG transport operations.
• Strong communication abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Allocate drivers and vehicles to loads efficiently.
• Plan driver start times to meet dispatch KPI.
• Communicate with third party hauliers to ensure collection times.
• Coordinate with shunting for pre-loading/unloading.
• Ensure on-time despatch and delivery per customer specs.
• Maintain service levels with other departments.
• Adhere to Health & Safety policy.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Detail orientation

IT skills

Microsoft Office

Tachographs

Job description

Life in this role

As part of our, Transport Logistics division , we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Transport Team Leader .

Salary: £29,000 - £32,000, depending on experience

Shift: 4 on 4 off nights, 18:00-6:00

Key Duties of Transport Team Leader:

As a Transport Planner you will be contributing to the success of the transport team, you will be responsible for completing and overseeing the day-to-day planning function of the transport operation. A highly motivated and driven individual, you will be experienced at working in a quick and fast-paced environment and be able to deal with day to day challenges in providing an effective transport plan.

• 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.

What you'll need ...

• 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.
• Be professional, approachable and helpful to ensure smooth running of the general operation.
• 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 workload in order to meet set deadlines.

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.