Transport Team Leader (Nights)

Strive Supply Chain LLP; Corby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm seeks an experienced Transport Team Leader for their Northamptonshire site. This role involves managing daily transport plans, coordinating with warehouses, and communicating with stakeholders. Candidates must have prior transport experience, strong knowledge of transport operations, and the ability to use transport software. The position offers a 4on 4off shift pattern (1830hrs – 0630hrs), making it an excellent opportunity for professionals in the transport sector.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar transport role is essential.
• Strong knowledge of transport planning and operations.
• Computer literate with experience using transport software.
• Understanding of driver hours regulations and working time rules.
• Good UK geographical knowledge and ability to estimate journey times.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily transport plan ensuring accurate resource allocation.
• Coordinate with the warehouse to ensure loads are managed as planned.
• Communicate delays promptly to stakeholders and manage monitoring.
• Audit driver packs and ensure drivers are briefed before departure.
• Prepare incident reports including RTCs and staff injuries.
• Oversee front desk administration and maintain accurate records.
• Interact with customers to resolve queries and maintain strong relationships.
• Produce detailed shift reports and deliver accurate handovers.
• Complete sickness and absence reports, return-to-work interviews, and support investigations.
• Prepare incident reports, including RTCs, staff injuries, and near misses.

Skills

Transport planning knowledge

Communication skills

Customer interaction

Problem-solving

UK geography knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Education

Transport Manager CPC

Tools

Transport software

Job description

Transport Managers, Transport Management & related

Our client is a Global FMCG Distributor and we are delighted to assist them in their search for an experienced Transport professional as they look to recruit a Transport Team Leader at their site in Northamptonshire on a 4on, 4off basis (1830hrs – 0630hrs).

Key Accountabilities as Transport Team Leader:

• Manage the daily transport plan using relevant software, ensuring accurate resource allocation.
• Coordinate with the warehouse to ensure loads are managed in line with the plan.
• Communicate delays promptly to stakeholders and manage live load monitoring.
• Audit driver packs and ensure drivers are fully briefed before departure.
• Monitor transportation schedules and proactively address potential issues.
• Oversee front desk administration and maintain accurate records.
• Interact with customers to resolve queries and maintain strong relationships.
• Produce detailed shift reports and deliver accurate handovers.
• Complete sickness and absence reports, return-to-work interviews, and support investigations.
• Prepare incident reports, including RTCs, staff injuries, and near misses.

The Ideal Person for the Transport Team Leader role:

• Previous experience in a similar transport role is essential.
• Strong knowledge of transport planning and operations.
• Computer literate with experience using transport software.
• Understanding of driver hours regulations and working time rules.
• Good UK geographical knowledge and ability to estimate journey times.
• Transport Manager CPC is desirable.

This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.