Transport Team Leader

Life in this role

As part of our, Transport Logistics division, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Transport Team Leader.

Salary: £29,000 - £32,000, depending on experience

Shift: 4 on 4 off nights, 18:00-6:00

Key Duties of Transport Team Leader:

As a Transport Planner you will be contributing to the success of the transport team, you will be responsible for completing and overseeing the day-to-day planning function of the transport operation. A highly motivated and driven individual, you will be experienced at working in a quick and fast-paced environment and be able to deal with day to day challenges in providing an effective transport plan.

• To allocate both drivers and vehicles to loads in the most efficient way, taking into account holidays and sickness, drivers hours and WTD regulations.
• Planning driver start times to meet the sites despatch KPI.
• Proactively communicate with third party hauliers to ensure collection times are adhered to from site.
• Liaising with the shunting operation covering pre loading and unloading operation.
• Maintaining clear and effective communication with drivers, communicating accurate start times, load information, directions.
• Ensure orders are despatched and delivered in the right condition in line w...