Culina Group
Transport Team Manager
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Company Description
Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK’s best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors.
At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!
Job Description
Shift: 4 on 4 off Nights, 18:00-6:00
Salary: up to £32,600
Are you looking for your next step in Transport? Stobart have an exciting opportunity within their retail sector for a Transport Team Manager to oversee the night operation at Bridgwater for a major customer.
You will direct, coordinate and + plan activities for the operation whilst complying with legal responsibilities and meeting customer demand at all times. We are looking for someone to motivate and drive the team forward; this is the perfect opening for someone looking for a step into management.
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow with Stobart within a thriving sector, providing exposure to a large operation within the Stobart network
Main Responsibilities & Objectives:
- To support the management of a fleet of drivers and transport staff ensuring that they work within both legal and company compliance guidelines.
- To provide a store network with a first class service
- To ensure operational targets are met on a weekly and monthly basis through effective use of the customers Integrated Transport Management Systems
- To brief / de brief drivers at the start and end of every shift communicating planned requirements providing information on performance, company news and procedures.
- Proactively encourage a positive and constructive relationship on site with the union and union representatives.
- Increase communication with stores
- Ensure department complies with Road Traffic Act
- Ensure drivers comply with health and safety regulations
- Proactively motivate the transport team by providing guidance and encouragement
- Undertake such duties as may be reasonably required for the effective operation of the function and department
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Qualifications
What kind of person are we looking for?
- Experience of working within a transport/FMCG environment.
- Knowledge of transport legislation.
- Knowledge of driver management softwares
- Experience of supervising / managing a team, encouraging motivation and driving performance.
- Experience of disciplinary / grievance procedures.
- Able to manage conflict and problem solve
- Ability to work on your own initiative, working to strict deadlines and customer focused
- The depot operates 24/7 therefore it is essential that you are flexible in your approach to work.
Additional Information
As part of our drive to make Stobart a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.
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Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.
Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:
- Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of (20 days inclusive of bank holidays)
- Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of (5)% employee and (3)% employer
- Life Assurance - x 2 your annual salary
- Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
- Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
- Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
- Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!
If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!
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