Transport Team Manager - Tues - Sat 14.00 - 22.00 Shift

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About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Transport Team in our Wellingborough Distribution Center. The role is fundamental to the efficient and cost effective management of the Transport operations.

Hours or work are static Tuesday - Saturday / 14.00 to 22.00

Main Responsibilities

• Managing all transport operations on a daily, period and annual basis
• Managing vehicle breakdowns whilst ensuring that the impact to the customer is kept to a minimum
• Analyse Tacho-graph infringement report and go through infringement with drivers
• Management of ensuring legal compliance with all transport legislation and in particular Driver's hours.
• Maintenance of the Fleet so that it is available when required for servicing and MOT's and Defect Management of the Fleet.
• Ensuring that all internal systems used within the department are adhered to and assist in the development of these systems.
• Ensure that all late departures communications are carried out in a professional and timely manner.
• Ensure driver debriefs are completed.
• Assists in the development and achievement of operational goals and KPI's and ensures correct processes and procedures are carried out to improve operations.

You will need

To be successful in this role you should:

- Previous experience of transport within the FMCG distribution industry

- Experience of supervisory or management level within a complex, fast-paced transport operation

- A professional and confident approach with the ability to effectively manage drivers & promote & drive standards of excellence.

- Knowledge of driving compliance and associated regulations.

- CPC qualified advantageous (but not essential)

- Excellent organisational skills with strong interpersonal skills

- A good understanding of Employment Law and ACAS Code of Practice

What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package