Transport Team Manager

Wincanton PLC; Dartford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Dartford is seeking a Transport Team Manager to oversee their busy transport operation. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience, be knowledgeable in transport legislation, and possess strong communication skills. This role offers career development opportunities and a friendly working environment with attractive benefits.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Generous holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Passion to deliver in a fast-paced transport operation.
• Previous transport experience in a supervisory role is required.
• Proven knowledge of driver/transport legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the transport operation's smooth running.
• Allocate fleet and crews for routes effectively.
• Engage leadership through training and coaching.

Skills

Supervisory experience in transport

Knowledge of transport legislation

Strong communication skills

Tools

Transport management systems

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist with the smooth running of our busy transport operation by effective management, optimisation and quality processes.
• Manage on road issues and the delivery failure process, liaising with customers and finding solutions.
• Engage leadership through pre‑shift/de‑briefings, training and coaching of driver/porters (including transportation safety and compliance).
• Allocate fleet and crews for home delivery to correct routes, planning and optimising fleet.
• Manage performance to a high standard along with compliance to all legal requirements. Ensuring high standards are met in line with Wincanton and our customers quality processes.
• Managing drivers hours ensuring records are accurate in readiness for audits and compliance.
• Undertake investigations where necessary for any incidents including missing items.
• Ensure Safe Systems of Work processes are followed in line with site Health and Safety regulations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Passion to deliver in a fast‑paced transport operation, with previous transport experience in a supervisory role.
• Experience in using transport management systems and savvy with IT including MS packages.
• Proven knowledge of driver/transport legislation and proud to deliver compliance.
• Strong communication skills, with ability to work on own initiative as well as team engagement/delivery.

About the Role

We're growing at Wincanton, along with our customer IKEA. Join us as Transport Team Manager in our state‑of‑the‑art depot in Dartford. As Transport Team Manager, you will assist with the smooth running of our busy transport operation, through safe practises, optimisation and day to day operational activity.

Our people are the driving force to our success and we're looking for your operational and people leadership to help us deliver and create a better every day! With responsibility for a team of drivers and involvement in the wider operation, this is a fast paced and busy role.

Benefits

In addition to a generous salary, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety‑first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more. Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great.

That's why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi‑skilling, in a dynamic working environment.