Transport Team Manager

Booker Retail Partners; Fareham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Transport Team Manager to oversee operations at their Fareham Distribution Centre. This role is pivotal in ensuring the efficient and legal management of transport, focusing on achieving service levels and operational KPIs. You will lead a dedicated team, driving improvements and maintaining fleet availability while ensuring compliance with transport legislation. Join a company that values its employees, offering a supportive environment and a range of benefits, including discounts and a retirement savings plan. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

10% discount at Booker

Tesco colleague discount card

Discounts on mobile deals

Exclusive RAC breakdown cover

Participation in Save As You Earn scheme

Retirement savings plan with company match

Life assurance coverage

Health and wellbeing support

Competitive holiday packages

Qualifications

• Experience supervising depot transport operations in FMCG.
• Understanding of transport legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Achieve operational KPIs and service agreements within deadlines.
• Manage vehicle breakdowns and ensure legal compliance.

Skills

People Management

Transport Legislation Knowledge

Health & Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Initiative and Flexibility

Education

CPC Qualification

Tools

Microsoft 365

WMS

Job description

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About the role

We are recruiting to join our Transport Team at our Booker Distribution Centre in Fareham, Hampshire.

As a Transport Team Manager, you will support the site management team in the efficient, safe, legal, and cost-effective management of transport operations.

The objective of the role is to ensure that our large, fast-moving transport operation runs smoothly and efficiently, achieving optimum service levels across all contracts while working to specific KPIs.

It is essential to have knowledge of the transport function within the FMCG distribution industry, including previous experience supervising depot transport operations and a strong understanding of transport legislation.

Main Responsibilities

Reporting to the Transport Logistics Manager, you will:

1. Achieve operational KPIs and service agreements within tight deadlines.
2. Drive improvements by engaging the team and promoting a positive culture.
3. Manage vehicle breakdowns, minimizing impact to retailers.
4. Analyze Tacho-graph infringement reports, discuss infringements with drivers, and liaise with Warehouse Operations to ensure timely loading and departures.
5. Ensure legal compliance with all transport legislation, particularly regarding drivers' hours.
6. Maintain fleet availability through proper servicing, MOTs, and defect management.

You will need

• Commitment and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent people management skills and the ability to develop yourself and others.
• High levels of initiative, focus, commitment, and flexibility.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Health & Safety, Employment Law, Discrimination) - Essential.
• Understanding of transport legislation and the impact of non-compliance on the Operator Licence - Essential.
• Knowledge of multi-temperature warehouse and transport procedures - Essential.
• Ability to plan labor and resources effectively to meet KPIs and service levels.
• Effective teamwork and confident communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 - Essential.
• WMS experience - Desirable.
• CPC qualification - Desirable.

What's in it for you

At Booker, we offer a great working environment and benefits, including:

• 10% discount at Booker with additional benefits during special events.
• After 3 months, a Tesco colleague discount card with increasing discounts up to 15% at Tesco, plus additional discounts at Tesco Cafe and F&F.
• Discounts on mobile deals, insurance, health checks, and more.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover and other savings schemes.
• Participation in the Save As You Earn share scheme after 3 months.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Life assurance coverage.
• Health and wellbeing support, Employee Assistance Program, and Virtual GP services.
• Competitive holiday packages.