Transport Team Manager Days

Poundland; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the City of London is seeking a Transport Team Manager to oversee operations at their Harlow Distribution Centre. Responsibilities include managing daily transport activities, ensuring adherence to KPIs, and fostering a motivated team of drivers in compliance with transport legislation. The position offers professional development opportunities, bonuses, and various benefits, making it an exciting role in a thriving environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Bonus potential

Free on-site parking

Onsite coffee lounge

Exclusive store discounts

Family-friendly benefits

Life assurance cover

Health & wellbeing programme

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of transport operations and legislation is essential.
• Previous experience managing teams within a transport or logistics environment is required.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements to ensure the well-being of all colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily transport activities, ensuring a safe, secure, and fair work environment.
• Oversee management of drivers, ensuring engagement and optimal performance.
• Ensure legal compliance with all relevant transport legislation.
• Meet and exceed KPIs by managing resources and communication effectively.
• Provide training and regular feedback to the team for improvement.

Skills

Strong Transport Operations Knowledge

Proven Management Experience

Health & Safety Expertise

Leadership Skills

Excellent Communication

Problem-solving ability

Job description

Are you an experienced transport professional with a passion for leadership and operational excellence? Poundland is seeking a Transport Team Manager to join our Harlow Distribution Centre.

In this role, you will ensure that our deliveries arrive at stores on time, safely, and compliantly. You’ll be responsible for managing the daily operations of our transport team, meeting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and ensuring that our team of drivers are motivated, well-trained, and compliant with all relevant legislation.

This is a full-time position operating a rolling shift pattern of 12 hour shifts working 4 days on and 4 days off.

Our Core Behaviours

We uphold three core behaviours that guide all our actions: Love Our Customers, Care for Our Colleagues, and Protect Our Pounds/Euros.

Love Our Customers: We strive to delight our customers, listening and responding to their needs because they are our priority.

Care for Our Colleagues: We support each other to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Protect Our Pounds/Euros: We are committed to cost-efficiency and value, ensuring every penny counts.

Why Choose Us?

• Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue qualification through our apprenticeship programme.
• Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements.
• Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking, making your daily commute hassle-free.
• Onsite Coffee Lounge: Take advantage of our onsite coffee lounge, a perfect space to relax and recharge during breaks.
• Exclusive Store Discounts: Receive a 10% discount on most in-store purchases, enhancing your shopping experience.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits are designed to support your and your family’s needs.
• My Staff Shop: Gain exclusive discounts through our ‘My Staff Shop’ portal, saving on various products and services.
• Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family’s future.
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement that increases by one day each year (up to 33 days), with the option to buy additional holiday annually.
• Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement.

Your Impact and Responsibilities

• Lead Daily Operations: Direct daily transport activities, ensuring a safe, secure, and fair work environment for all colleagues.
• Manage and Motivate: Oversee the day-to-day management of our driver colleagues, ensuring that they are engaged, motivated, and performing to the best of their abilities.
• Ensure Compliance: Maintain legal compliance with all relevant transport legislation, including health and safety requirements.
• Achieve KPIs: Meet and exceed KPIs by managing resources, processes, and communication effectively.
• Communicate Effectively: Ensure timely communication of delivery updates to the Retail Support Team (RST) and other key stakeholders.
• Optimise Operations: Use vehicle tracking systems and debrief information to identify and implement improvements in productivity and efficiency.
• Support and Develop: Provide training, development, and regular feedback to your team, celebrating successes and addressing areas for improvement.
• Manage Incidents: Investigate and follow up on all accidents/incidents, ensuring that appropriate actions are taken.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Organise and lead initiatives to improve productivity targets and overall team performance.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong Transport Operations Knowledge: A deep understanding of transport operations and legislation is essential.
• Proven Management Experience: Previous experience managing teams within a transport or logistics environment is required.
• Health & Safety Expertise: Knowledge of health and safety requirements to ensure the well-being of all colleagues.
• Leadership Skills: The ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team, driving performance and maintaining high standards.
• Excellent Communication: Strong communication skills to effectively liaise with drivers, coordinators, and other key stakeholders.
• Problem-solving ability: A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues, ensuring smooth operations.

About Us

Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 850 stores and nearly 17,000 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland.

We cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers.