Transport Team Manager

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Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a Transport Shift Manager to be based at our Sainsburys/Argos Distribution Centre in Heywood.

We are looking for a strong people leader who is able to coach and motivate a team, helping them to achieve and exceed their KPI's and deliver on department objectives. Candidates must have good knowledge of driving legislation.

Required to work a shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, 2 weeks of days and 2 weeks of nights.

Salary £37,230 p.a - plus overtime.

Duties and responsibilities:

• To lead a transport team in delivering excellent service, meeting all financial/ budgetary KPI's and contractual commitments.
• To work in conjunction with the Senior Transport Supervisor to ensure the transport operation meets the needs of our client and their customers.
• Ensure that all shift activities are completed in line with all legislative/procedural guidelines.
• Nurture and develop a transport team driving for continuous improvement and progression, using relevant management tools.
• To actively work collaboratively with all department to provide a joined up delivery of operational requirements.
• Responsibility for the day to day implementation of site people policies, engagement of colleagues and undertaking all activities relating to direct management of an operational management team.
• To champion our culture of trust, respect and togetherness in line with Wincanton's missions and values.
• Investing in and driving our award-winning health and safety standard.
• To deputise for the Senior Transport Supervisor when required.

Experience, skills and attributes:

• Experience of managing a team within a fast paced operation, ideally within a logistics environment.
• Must display clear communication skills at all levels with clients, colleagues and reports.
• A strong people leader, with experience of coaching and motivating a team, helping them to achieve and exceed their KPI's and deliver on department objectives.
• Must display a solid knowledge of all relevant driving legislation including tachograph policies, driving hours and the Road Traffic Act.
• Should be flexible in their approach to their working hours and days as this is a shift based role
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft packages and transport software.
• Previous experience working within a unionised environment is desirable.
• CPC Holder (desirable).

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 company pension scheme, generous holidays, 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 multi-skilling, 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