Transport Team Leader

NewCold Advanced Logistics; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension contribution

Death in service benefit

Enhanced annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site canteen

Complimentary coffee machines

Free eye testing

Free on-site parking

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

NewCold Advanced Logistics is seeking a proactive Transport Team Leader in Wakefield. You will coordinate departures and manage operational challenges to ensure high service quality and compliance in overnight transport operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Transport Manager CPC Qualification and at least 3 years of experience in transport operations. This role offers a competitive salary between £35,000 and £40,000 per annum, and a range of benefits including enhanced pension contributions and mental health support.

Qualifications

• Transport Manager CPC Qualification required.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in transport operations.
• Proven supervisory or team leader experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor timely vehicle departures and address deviations.
• Oversee factory collections ensuring punctuality and accuracy.
• Liaise with fleet department on vehicle defects.

Skills

Transport Manager CPC Qualification

Experience in transport operations

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of EU Drivers Hours Regulations

Proficiency in Transport Management Systems

Job description

Build thefuture of food At NewCold, we’re shaping the futureof the food supply chain. Our warehouses and transportnetwork connect the world’s major food manufacturers with retailers and food service providers.

Join a collaborative team of doers, innovators, and engineers who are dedicated to making a real impact. Together with advanced robotics and cutting‑edge technology, we’re not just keeping up with the times — we’re pioneering smarter, more sustainable operations to keep the world’s food fresh and safe.

To support our rapid growth, we’re constantly looking for talented people to join our team. Want to be a part of a dynamic, forward‑thinking environment? Join us!

Location: Wakefield
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off day shift (06:00 - 18:00)
Salary: £35,000–£40,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Overview We are seeking a proactive and confident Transport Team Leader to support the continued growth of our transport division. This position plays a central role in maintaining a compliant, efficient and time‑critical overnight transport operation within NewCold Transport Limited. The purpose of the role is to coordinate departures, manage live operational challenges, and ensure that service quality remains consistently high across all activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor the Transport Management System to ensure timely vehicle departures and elevate any deviations that may impact service.
• Oversee factory collections, ensuring punctuality, accuracy and appropriate customer communication.
• Liaise with the fleet department to address vehicle defects and support follow‑up on repairs or substitutions.
• Maintain clear visibility of inbound estimated arrival times and trailer availability to support effective loading and dispatch.
• Produce structured, accurate and actionable handover reports for the incoming shift, ensuring operational continuity.
• Escalate significant operational or safety risks to Transport Supervisors or senior management in line with internal procedures.
• Ensure adherence to relevant legislation, including the EU Drivers Hours Regulations and the Working Time Directive.
• Support the management of people matters as directed, including involvement in disciplinary or investigatory meetings, ensuring compliance with UK employment law principles including ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures and company policy.

Requirements

• Transport Manager CPC Qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years experience within transport operations.
• Proven experience in a supervisory or team leader capacity.
• Strong working knowledge of EU Drivers Hours Regulations.
• Proficiency in using Transport Management Systems.

What We Offer

• Enhanced pension contribution of 5%, helping you plan effectively for the future.
• Death in service benefit at 2x your annual salary.
• Enhanced annual leave above the statutory minimum.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing access to mental health support, financial guidance and a retail and grocery discounts scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme to support healthier and more sustainable commuting.
• On‑site canteen space.
• Complimentary on‑site coffee machines.
• Free eye testing with a generous contribution towards glasses.
• Free on‑site parking with excellent transport links.
• Career progression within a growing global business, including access to apprenticeship levy‑funded development programmes.
• Supportive and professional working environment.

Our goal is to keep the world’s food fresh and safe with our proprietary technologies and innovative solutions. Join our team and help build a more efficient, innovative and sustainable food supply chain. Your next career chapter starts at NewCold.