Transport Team Manager- Nights

Poundland & Dealz; Harlow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Transport Team Manager to oversee operations at their Harlow Distribution Centre. This full-time role involves managing a team of drivers, ensuring timely and compliant deliveries, and driving operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess strong transport operations knowledge and proven management experience, fostering a motivated team environment. Join a company that values its employees and customers alike, contributing to a culture of support and efficiency. If you're passionate about leadership and logistics, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of transport operations and legislation.
• Proven experience managing teams in transport or logistics.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily transport activities ensuring safety and compliance.
• Manage and motivate drivers to achieve their best performance.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation and KPIs.

Skills

Transport Operations Knowledge

Management Experience

Health & Safety Expertise

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-solving Ability

Job description

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Talent Acquisition Coordinator @ Poundland & Dealz | Talent Management, Onboarding, Sourcing

Are you an experienced transport professional passionate about leadership and operational excellence?

Poundland is seeking a Transport Team Manager-Nights to join our Harlow Distribution Centre. In this role, you will ensure that our deliveries arrive at stores promptly, 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 is motivated, well-trained, and compliant with all relevant legislation.

This is a full-time position, with a Week One and a Week Two, Night shift pattern.

Week One = 4 days x12hrs

Week Two = 3 days x12hrs

This role includes a night Premium

We uphold three core behaviours that guide all our actions:

· 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.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Why choose us?

At Poundland, we believe in more than just great value – we believe in great people. We Care for our Colleagues by creating a supportive and inclusive environment, we Love our customers by ensuring they receive the best service possible, and we Protect the Pound/Euro by maintaining efficient and effective operations. As a Transport Team Manager, you’ll play a key role in upholding these values and driving the success of our transport operations.

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 900 stores and nearly 18,000 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings.

At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers.

Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. Our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues make it all possible.

We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do and keep us on track. They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues, and Protect the Pounds and Euros. By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land that is fun, friendly, and full of surprises—a place where our people can truly be the best versions of themselves!

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Night shift

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Retail

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