Transport Team Leader (Transport Shift Manager) - Chester

Arla Foods A.m.b.a; Chester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension 6% contribution

Benefits portal access

Enhanced family policies

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Free DCPC module

Uniform & PPE provided

Job summary

Arla Foods A.m.b.a in Chester is seeking a Transport Team Leader to oversee day-to-day milk collection operations. You will lead a shift of drivers handling Bulk Farm collection and Bulk Tanker deliveries, ensuring safety, compliance and efficiency.

Reporting to the Inbound Operations Manager, you will plan shifts, liaise with Head Office, and resolve issues on the road. The role includes on-call duties and one weekend in four.

Qualifications

• Experienced Transport Team Leaders or Shift Managers who have managed a team of drivers.
• CPC Transport Manager qualification or willingness to gain it, costs covered by us.
• Proactive and forward-thinking leaders who deliver accurate results under time constraints.
• People-focused leader who brings out the best in their team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of milk collection with driver teams.
• Plan and organise shifts to align with the business plan and safety standards.
• Participate in route planning and use Verilocation, Opitool and SAP.
• Coach, train and manage performance, absence, discipline and grievances.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Driver team management

Education

Transport Manager CPC qualification

Tools

Verilocation

Opitool

SAP

Job description

About the role

Due to internal moves within the team we have a very exciting vacancy within our Inbound Logistics team for a Transport Team Leader (TransportShift Manager) to join the team at our Chester Depot. Working Monday to Friday on a 37.5 hour week contract including on call, one weekend in four (on call salary uplift applicable). You will be leading a shift in the day to day operation of the collection of raw milk from our producers who, as a co-operative business, are also our owners. You will lead a team of drivers operating Bulk Farm collection and Bulk Tanker delivery vehicles.

Reporting into the Inbound OperationsManager, you will ensure that daily activity aligns with the business plan along with legalcompliance and health & safety

Closely liaising with Head Office, you will plan and organise the shift to ensure efficient and effective management of the milk collection operation, as the first point of contact for farmers and resolving issues as they arise

You will participate in route planning, using systems such as Verilocation, Opitool and SAP

As a people manager, you will motivate your team to succeed but also be responsible for day to day training, management of driver group, development, performance management, absence management, discipline and grievances

What are we looking for?

• Experienced Transport Team Leaders or Shift Managers who have experience managing a team of drivers in a similar fast paced environment.
• We are looking for someone with a Transport Manager CPC qualification or someone who is enthusiastic and willing to gain the qualification which we would cover the costs for.
• We are looking for proactive and forward thinking leaders with the ability to deliver accurate results under tight and pressured time constraints.
• The team a site is very people-orientated and we are looking for someone who is a true people person and wants to bring the best out in people.

What will you get?

• A company pension with up to 6% contribution by Arla, plan options now include our new sustainable pension fund
• Access to the My benefits portal , which include bike to work scheme, net salary tech deals and Reward and recognition payments
• Enhanced family friendly policies (maternity, paternity, fertility, shared parental leave to names just a few)
• Equivalent of 26 days holiday + statutory Bank holidays (pro rated dependant on shift pattern)
• Free DCPC module each year
• Comprehensive uniform and PPE provided

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.