Transport Team Manager Days

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

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK is seeking an experienced Transport Team Manager. You will manage a fleet of drivers, ensuring timely deliveries and operational targets are met in a safety-first environment. Strong knowledge of transport legislation and experience in supervising teams is crucial. This role offers a generous salary and benefits, including pension scheme and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Generous salary

Company pension scheme

Generous holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a transport environment.
• Knowledge of transport legislation.
• Experience in supervising/managing a team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent PC skills.

Responsibilities

• Support management of fleet and transport staff.
• Ensure operational targets are met.
• Brief drivers at start of shifts.
• Motivate the transport team.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Transport management experience

Knowledge of transport legislation

Supervisory experience

Excellent communication skills

PC skills

Tools

Computerised scheduling packages

Job description

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Job Description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Team Manager has arisen to join our successful team at our 550,000 sq. ft multi temperature distribution centre in Sherburn in Elmet dedicated to Sainsbury's. This is a key role within the transport operation, with responsibility for the effective and timely despatch of deliveries to Sainsbury's retail and convenience stores, using the customers latest Integrated Transport Management System. Hours/Shifts: 12 hour Shifts 4 on 4 off, 06:00-18:00.

How will you contribute?

• To support the management of a fleet of drivers and transport support staff ensuring that they work within company guidelines.
• To provide a store network with a first-class service
• To ensure operational targets are met on a weekly and monthly basis. Through effective use of the customers Integrated Transport Management System and Yard Smart
• To brief drivers at the start of every shift communicating planned requirements providing information on performance, company news and procedures.
• Proactively encourage a positive and constructive relationship on site with the union and union representatives.
• Increase communication with stores
• Ensure department complies with Road Traffic Act
• Ensure drivers comply with health and safety regulations
• Proactively motivate the transport team by providing guidance and encouragement
• Undertake such duties as may be reasonably required for the effective operation of the function and department

What will you bring?

• Experience of working within a transport environment.
• Knowledge of transport legislation.
• Knowledge of computerised scheduling and driver management packages would be an advantage
• Experience of supervising / managing a team
• Ability to work on your own initiative, working to strict deadlines
• A good communicator both verbal and written
• Excellent PC skills
• A flexible team-based approach
• General awareness of health and safety

Our Culture & 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.

Be a part of our values; Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Proactivity, Togetherness & Trust. Apply Now!

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We want to create an environment where all colleagues feel safe, 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.

Attracting diverse teams, we believe in creating an inclusive, respectful organisational culture for our colleagues and future talent.

Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce