Transport Team Manager - Nights - Runcorn

Wincanton; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Transport Team Manager in a dynamic working environment. You will lead a team of drivers, ensuring effective transport operations while maintaining high standards of health and safety. This role offers significant career development opportunities and a friendly, safety-first culture. Join a diverse workforce committed to equality and inclusion, where your contributions will be valued. If you're organized, hardworking, and possess effective communication skills, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Generous Holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Online Discount Platform

Onsite Parking

Qualifications

• Management experience in a transport environment is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills for effective team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of up to 50 drivers and oversee daily transport operations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and transport legislation.

Skills

Management Experience

Transport Knowledge

Effective Communication

PC Literacy

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

Transport Management CPC

Job description

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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 Daresbury on the Night Shift!

Shift pattern: Sunday - Thursday, 22:00 - 06:00

How will you contribute?

• You will be responsible for a team of up to 50 Drivers as well as administrators, and for running cost-effective daily Transport plans.
• Overseeing vehicle defects and repairs, ensuring thorough vehicle reports are created.
• Ensuring Health & Safety measures are adhered to at a high standard for all employees on shift.
• Monitoring TUPs, compliance, and handling general administration duties in line with transport legislation, company policies, and procedures.
• Managing disciplinaries, investigations, behavioral audits, and absence management.
• Maintaining good customer/client engagement skills to liaise with your team and senior management, ensuring smooth service operations and high-standard reporting.

What will you bring?

• Pre-existing management experience is advantageous, along with any existing Transport knowledge.
• An organized, hardworking individual capable of working independently and effectively as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills to develop good working relationships at all levels within the Transport Team and with customers.
• The ability to think quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• PC literacy.
• 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 benefits such as a company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, online discount platform, onsite parking, and more.

We provide significant opportunities for career development, progression, training, enrichment, and multiskilling in a dynamic working environment.

Our Commitment

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an inclusive environment where colleagues feel supported and valued, and can be their authentic selves. We are proud of our diverse workforce and welcome your application.

Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce.