Transport Team Manager

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Transport Team Manager for their Willenhall depot. This role offers the opportunity to lead a diverse team, ensuring efficient operations and adherence to health and safety legislation. The ideal candidate will bring first line management experience, particularly in a food distribution setting, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. With a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including generous staff discounts and ongoing training, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Holiday and Maternity Leave

Outstanding Training & Development

Generous Staff Discount

Paid Breaks

Free Tea & Coffee

Company Pension Scheme

Company Life Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Long Service Awards

Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team in a food distribution environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Commitment to ongoing personal development and training.

Responsibilities

• Support the Operations Manager with effective operations supervision.
• Assist with staff scheduling and performance management.
• Ensure operational performance in the absence of the Operations Manager.

Skills

Mathematics

English

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Conflict Resolution

Personal Development

Education

First Line Management Experience

Experience in Food Distribution

IT Literacy

Tools

WMS System

Job description

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Transport Team Manager - Willenhall Depot

Starting £29,128 - rising to £31,489 depending on experience + £1.49 p/hour Night allowance

Rotating Shifts 6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm

Every other weekend

We are looking for an experienced Team Manager in our Transport operation, who is motivated, friendly, hard-working and passionate. The ideal candidate has the drive and motivation to support and engage a diverse team. You will be required to support and assist the Operations Manager with the organisation and control of efficient and profitable operations within the depot.

If you have the desire to manage, with drive and determination, then this could be the role for you.

Some Key Accountabilities

• To support the Operations Manager with the supervision of effective operations and adherence to H&S legislation
• To carry out supervisory tasks as required by the Operations Manager
• To cover areas of operations when low on resources as requested by the Operations Manager to ensuring consistent operational performance
• To ensure effective operations in the temporary absence of the Operations Manager
• The assist with staff scheduling, including absence management and performance
• To assist the Operations Manager in the effective use and maintenance of all equipment and machinery

Some Key Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required

• Good level of Maths and English and working knowledge of Microsoft programmes- Word and Excel is desirable
• Warehousing experience essential
• Excellent communication skills and the capacity to build good working relationships with colleagues and customers
• Strong organisation and time management skills essential
• Ability to deal with conflict in an effective and professional manner
• Shows a commitment to ongoing personal development and training, always striving to improve

First line Management experience and experience in managing people in a food distribution environment is essential

IT Literate and knowledge of using a WMS system would be an advantage

What's in it for you?

Excellent benefits package including:

• Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements
• Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
• Outstanding Training & Development
• Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced convenience store
• Generous staff discount in all our SPAR stores (excl. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
• Proactive promotion of internal candidates
• Paid Breaks
• Free Tea & Coffee
• Early access to your pay through 'EarlyPay'
• 24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal
• Wellbeing support - access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
• Company Pension Scheme
• NEST pension scheme
• Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
• Extra Holidays - Purchase Scheme
• Cycle to work - Bicycle purchase scheme
• Long Service Awards

Please download the job description for more information.

Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.