Transport Team Manager

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

Job summary

A leading supply chain company based in Stafford is looking for an experienced Transport Team Manager to oversee a team of drivers and ensure compliance with transport legislation. Applicants should have management experience and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The role offers generous benefits and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Generous holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Pre-existing management experience is advantageous.
• Ability to develop good working relationships at all levels.
• Must be organised and hard-working.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a team of up to 100 Drivers.
• Oversee vehicle defects and repairs.
• Ensure Health & Safety standards are adhered to.

Skills

Management experience

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

PC literate

Education

Transport Management CPC (National and International)

Job description

Overview

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Job Description

About the Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Team Manager to join our team based in Stafford.

Shift Pattern: Rotating Shifts; 06:00 - 14:00 / 14:00 -22:00 / 08:00 - 16:00

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for a team of up to 100 Drivers as well as administrators. Also, the running of cost-effective daily Transport plans
• Overseeing any vehicle defects and repairs and making sure a consistent and thorough vehicle report is created
• Ensuring Health & Safety measures are adhered to, to a high standard for all employees on shift
• Monitoring Transport Utilisation Plans (TUPs), various compliance and general administration duties in line with transport legislation, company policy and procedures
• Disciplinaries, investigations, behavioral audits and absence management will also be included in your role
• Developing good customer/client engagement skills to liaise with your team and Senior Management to ensure smooth running of service and reporting to a high standard

Qualifications

• Having pre-existing management experience is advantageous alongside any existing Transport knowledge
• Organised, hard-working individual with the ability to work alone and as a team effectively
• Effective communicator with the ability to develop good working relationships at all levels within the Transport Team and with our customers
• Ability to think on your feet in a fast-paced environment
• PC literate
• Transport Management CPC (National and International) preferred

What do we offer?

Our Culture & Benefits

In addition to generous remuneration, we value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including a company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.

Our people are at the core of our business and provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multiskilling, in a dynamic working environment.

Be a part of our values; We\'re Thoughtful, We\'re Aiming High and We\'re Prepared.

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your application.

Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce

About Us

Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. Through a wealth of experience and knowledge Wincanton provides business critical services including storage, handling and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer \"dark stores\"; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK\'s best-known companies.