Job Title: Transport Team Leader
Location: Evesham
Contract: Full-Time, Temp to Perm
Salary: £33,000-£36,000 per annum depending on experience.
Working Hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 9:30pm - 07:30am.
Job Description:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Team Leader to join our friendly team in Evesham on a full-time temporary to permanent basis.
As the Transport Team Leader you will be responsible for daily planning of company and third-party resources, ensuring that all vehicles and drivers are given clear precise instruction, and are fully utilised.
You will lead a team to ensure that all service levels are met cost effectively and within the constraints of drivers hours and H & S regulations.
Key Duties of a Transport Team Leader:
- Ensure that all elements of the job are communicated effectively to all parties, particularly drivers and sub-contractors.
- Plan the effective utilisation of drivers, vehicles, sub-contractors and agencies ensuring that all Company sites are fully considered when doing so.
- Ensure that the team are working within a safe environment and follow driver hours regulations.
- 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.
- 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.
Qualifications:
- Experience of working within a distribution / transport environment.
- Sound geographical knowledge.
- Knowledge & experience of tachograph / driving rules and regulations.
- Attention to detail / accuracy.
- Good IT skills including Microsoft office packages.
- Excellent communication skills in order to deliver accurate information.
- The ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
- Able to work as part of a team or individually.
Company Benefits:
- Annual Leave – 28 days inclusive of the bank holidays.
- Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer agreat contribution of 4.5% employee and 4.5% employer.
- Life Assurance - x 3 your annual salary.
- Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a day, 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!
If interested, APPLY NOW! Alternatively, please send a copy of your CV to Adeel.Malik@irweb.co.uk