Transport Operations Manager

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Job Description

About the Role:

Due to our continued success and business growth, we have an interesting opportunity for a driven, and engaging Transport Operations Manager to join the Team on our flagship Screwfix contract based in Stafford.

This is an exciting opportunity to be managing an array of teams within the operation including Transport Team Managers, Transport Administrators and Drivers.

• Consisting of 58 Trucks, 8 Rigids, 153 Trailers between Stafford & Portbury

Shift pattern: Any 5 out of 7 days, 08:00-20:00 (dependant on operational needs) 37.5 hours per week

How will you contribute?

• You will be responsible for meeting the budgetary and financial goals of the site
• Your main responsibilities include the effective management of a team of drivers, shunters, and Transport Team Managers to achieve the highest standards of productivity
• By proactively motivating the team, you will provide guidance and encouragement to ensure that they achieve planned targets and deadlines
• You will play a key role in the continual improvement of process/ methods of the sites operating procedures
• You will be responsible for legislative compliance for all driver related Health & Safety issues, equipment management and tachograph management
• Completion of data analysis, including tracking of KPI's of; Delivery on Time, Delivery Success and other customer associated KPI's
• Internal and external stakeholder communication, including meetings with customer, conveying facts and ideas in a clear and articulated manner

What will you bring?

• International or National CPC holder
• Previous experience holding an O'Licence with the expectation to become the O'Licence holder for Stafford and our outbases in Portbury with the requirement of overseeing operations
• Management experience of large office and driver teams of 100+
• Have a passion for transport compliance with strong knowledge in transport legislation
• Experienced people centric leader with demonstrated experience in culture change
• Experience of operating at Transport Manager level with solid transport knowledge
• Should have successful practical experience of supervisory or management work within a transport operation
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in dealing with customers
• Excellent organisational skills and be able to demonstrate a commitment to delivering consistent quality in a time-constrained operation
• Have sound analytical skills and apply logic in a fast-moving environment
• Exhibit a high degree of flexibility and be able to work as part of a team

What do we offer?

Our Culture & Benefits

In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including 25 holidays plus bank holiday, private medical cover, company pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That's why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multiskilling, in a dynamic working environment.

Be a part of our values; We're Thoughtful, We're Aiming High and We're Prepared.

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your

application.

Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce