Assistant Transport Team Manager (Days)

About the role...

As our Assistant Transport Team Manager, you will support the Transport Team Managers in effectively co-ordinating all elements of the Transport function.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Your Impact and Responsibilities…

• Dispatch drivers in line with the Transport Daily Plan.
• Debrief Drivers at the end of their shift, using the Red/Green Debrief Procedure.
• Ensuring that the Transport Team Managers are fully notified of driver allocation including driver no shows.
• Analyse and confirm driver hours from Tachomaster mirror’s the driver’s daily journey time.
• Daily completion of the Driver Delivery Schedule ensuring the correct inputting of driver journey hours, driver duty hours, document of fuel usage and trunk case information.

Skills and Knowledge…

• Experience working in a Transport environment is essential.
• Capable of coping with significant change and a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Highly motivated.
• Strong communicator.
• Flexible to suit business needs.
• PC Literate. 

Why choose us?

• Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue QUALIFICATION through our apprenticeship programme.
• Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements.
• Exclusive Store Discounts: Receive a 10% discount on most in-store purchases, enhancing your shopping experience.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits are designed to support your and your family’s needs.
• My Staff Shop: Gain exclusive discounts through our ‘My Staff Shop’ portal, saving on various products and services.
• Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family’s future.
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing.
• Holiday Allowance: Start with 28 days (inc b/h) leave entitlement that increases by one day each year (up to 33 days), with the option to buy additional holiday annually. Celebrate your special day off work every year with an extra day’s holiday because we believe birthdays are important.
• Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement.