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 with customer specifications.
- Communicate with the collection or delivery points to advice of any delays.
- Ensuring that service levels are achieved and maintained, in conjunction with other departments.
- Allocate equipment to meet maintenance / service intervals as instructed by the maintenance planner.
- Adhere to the business Health & Safety policy, ensuring that all accidents are reported.
What you’ll need ...
- Transport experience in FMCG environment.
- 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.
- Be professional, approachable and helpful to ensure smooth running of the general operation.
- Knowledge & experience of tachograph / driving rules and regulations.
- CPC National desirable but not essential.
- Attention to detail / accuracy.
- Good IT skills including Microsoft office packages.
- Effectively prioritise workload in order to meet set deadlines.
What is in it for you?
If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you.
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