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Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a Transport Team Manager to undertake a management role and support the Transport department. Reporting to the Transport Shift Manager, the overall purpose of the role is to utilise driver resources and manage performance whilst on shift. A key part of the role is ensuring a smooth and efficient transport operation that completes all deliveries on time, in full, whilst doing so ensuring legal compliance to all relevant Transport functions such as fleet, driver regulations and Health & Safety.

The above position will be on a 3 on 3 off rotation, working 07:00 - 19:00. It is essential that you are flexible in your approach to work.

• Ensure Health & Safety and Safe Systems of Work are adhered to within the Transport Department and all areas associated with delivering to the customer through the timely and accurate reporting of accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Maintain and further develop a high level of teamwork and morale within the Department.
• Build rapport, trust and respect from the drivers and other internal customers.
• Deliver customer requirements and deadlines.
• Motivate, develop and manage a team of support staff, core and agency drivers to ensure that all Site and customer objectives are achieved - including infringements, telematics and departure on time.
• Oversee the successful delivery of the daily plan of approx. 115 loads per day.
• Manage any disciplinary/absence related matters in line with Company procedures.
• Ensure legal compliance is adhered to within the Transport Department so that any audits, whether internal or external, are conducted with satisfactory results.

• Previous experience of working and managing people within a Transport environment, motivating and encouraging their team to drive optimal results.
• Experience of working in a unionised environment.
• Working knowledge of disciplinary and absence procedures.
• Experience of handling multiple or complex issues under pressure.
• Experience of building customer confidence through demonstrating a knowledge of the operation.
• Must have a working understanding of legal requirements for transport operations.
• An effective time planner with the ability to balance workloads and work to deadlines whilst demonstrating commercial awareness.
• Possess the ability to form strong and effective relationships with internal and external customers by demonstrating a high level of integrity and professionalism.

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Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. Through a wealth of experience and knowledge Wincanton provides business critical services including storage, handling and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer 'dark stores'; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK's best-known companies.