Transport Team Leader

Our Spalding site have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Team Leader to join our friendly team on a full-time permanent basis.

As the Transport Team Leader you will be responsible for the daily planning of Company and third-party resources, ensuring that all vehicles and drivers are given clear precise instruction, and are fully utilised.

Shift:4 on 4 off nights, 7pm-7am.

Salary:£35,000- £39,000 per annum, depending on experience.

• Oversee the effective application of the Company absence policy and procedures including monitoring of absence levels and conducting return to work discussions.
• Identify the training and development needs for team members and coach /organise/oversee solutions using own knowledge and company training tools.
• Agree working patterns with regard to resource requirements and effective utilisation of the needs of all sites considered and confirm at least two weeks in advance.
• Plan the effective utilisation of drivers, vehicles, sub-contractors and agencies ensuring that all Company sites are fully considered when doing so.
• Ensure that people under your control work within a safe environment and follow driver hours regulations when driving & Company Health & Safety Policy & Procedures.
• Liaise with retail department teams to optimise fleet/driver utilisation and resolve problems affecting delivery on time.
• Assist in the control of equipment ensuring that customer requirements are met and recorded.
• Liaise with customers regarding present or future developments.
• Support and if necessary, provide cover for the Transport Operation Manager in meetings or customer visits.
• To ensure all vehicle and trailer services are completed on time

• 1 years minimum FMCG distribution experience.
• Experience of communicating with drivers.
• Demonstrate cost control methodology within a traffic office environment.
• Knowledge of temperature controlled transportation is advantageous.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations to allow efficient integration of both functions is desirable.
• Sound knowledge of the general logistics sector.
• Able to work to challenging deadlines in a pressurised environment.

• Annual Leave – 23days inclusive of the bank holidays.
• Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer agreat contribution of 4.5%employee and 4.5%employer.
• Life Assurance -x 3your annual salary.
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts – Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!