Transport Team Leader - 4-on/4-off Nights with EV Car Scheme

Culina Group; 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

Culina Group in Wakefield is seeking a Transport Team Leader to manage day-to-day planning for the transport operation within our Transport Logistics division.

The role requires the ability to lead, coordinate with drivers and third-party hauliers, and ensure on-time despatch and delivery while maintaining service levels. Shift is 4 on 4 off nights (18:00-06:00) with a salary of £29,000–£32,000 dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Transport experience in FMCG environment.
• Excellent communication skills to deliver accurate information.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Allocate drivers and vehicles to loads efficiently, considering holidays, sickness, drivers hours and WTD regulations.
• Plan driver start times to meet despatch KPI.
• Communicate with third party hauliers to ensure collection times are adhered to.
• Liaise with shunting operation for pre-loading and unloading.
• Maintain clear communication with drivers with start times, load information and directions.
• Ensure orders are despatched and delivered per customer specifications.
• Communicate delays to collection or delivery points.
• Ensure service levels are achieved and maintained with other departments.
• Allocate equipment to meet maintenance/service intervals as instructed by maintenance planner.
• Adhere to Health & Safety policy and report accidents.

Skills

Transport experience

Communication skills

Under pressure

Team player

Professional and approachable

Tachograph knowledge

Attention to detail

IT skills

Prioritise workload

Driving regulations knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Culina Group in Wakefield is seeking a Transport Team Leader to manage day-to-day planning for the transport operation within our Transport Logistics division.

The role requires the ability to lead, coordinate with drivers and third-party hauliers, and ensure on-time despatch and delivery while maintaining service levels. Shift is 4 on 4 off nights (18:00-06:00) with a salary of £29,000–£32,000 dependent on experience.