Transport Team Manager Tuesday - Saturday

Booker; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK wholesaler is looking for a Transport Team Manager to oversee their transport operations. You will be responsible for ensuring the efficient management of transport services, achieving KPIs, and maintaining compliance with transport legislation. The ideal candidate will have strong people management skills, knowledge of the FMCG industry, and a CPC qualification, with a focus on promoting a positive culture within the team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of FMCG distribution industry and transport function.
• Previous experience supervising a depot transport operation.
• Strong understanding of transport legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage vehicle breakdowns minimizing retailer impact.
• Drive improvements by promoting a positive culture.
• Analyze Tachograph infringement reports with drivers.

Skills

People management

Transport legislation knowledge

PC literacy (Excel, Word, WMS)

Initiative and flexibility

Planning and resource allocation

Education

CPC qualification

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting to join our Transport Team at our Booker Retail Partner site. As a Transport Team Manager, you will support the site management team in the efficient, safe, legal and cost effective management of the Transport operations.

The objective of the role is to ensure that our large, fast-moving Transport operation runs smoothly and efficiently, by achieving optimum service levels across all contracts whilst working to specific KPIs.

Reporting into the Transport Operations Manager, you will work to achieve operational KPIs and service agreements to tight deadlines and drive improvements by engaging the team in promoting a positive culture.

You will manage vehicle breakdowns whilst ensuring that the impact to the retailer is kept to a minimum. You will also be responsible for analysing Tachograph infringement reports and going through infringements with drivers as well as liaising with the Warehouse Operation to ensure timely loading and departure of loads.

Responsibilities

• Commitment and ability to work under pressure
• Excellent people management skills and the ability to develop self and others
• Demonstrates high levels of initiative, focus and commitment and flexibility
• Experience of applying a working knowledge of relevant legislation, e.g. Health & Safety, Employment Law, Discrimination etc.
• A good understanding of Transport Legislation and the impact of non-compliance to protect the company Operator Licence
• A good understanding of multi temperature warehouse / transport procedures and compliance
• Ability to effectively plan labour and resource to deliver operational requirements to a timely manner whilst meeting agreed KPI’s and Service Levels
• Effective team worker and confident and positive communicator
• PC literate in Excel and Word and WMS experience
• CPC qualification.

Qualifications / Requirements

Due to the nature of the job, you will have knowledge of the transport function within the FMCG distribution industry and have previous working knowledge of the business and operational aspects of supervising a depot transport operation. It is important that you have a strong knowledge of transport legislation.

About Booker

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler, serving independent retailers, caterers and small businesses across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, and six support centre locations in the UK.

Commitment to DE&I

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we want you to feel represented and able to be yourself at work. We’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

Flexible working

We welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want flexibility, and others have life-changing moments. Talk to us during your application about how we may be able to support you.

Equality and accessibility

We’re proud Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact [e-mail]

Other notes

Please note: We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date. We will only offer individual feedback to candidates who attend an interview.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, but operated separately from the core Tesco business; benefits differ from those at Tesco*

For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk