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Transport Team Manager

Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ 23,096 - 23,096 / Annum
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Hatfield

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

Job Title: Transport Team Manager
Location: Hatfield
Remuneration: £23,096 per annum
Shifts: Friday, Saturday and Sunday (13:45 to 22:15)

Ignition Driver Recruitment are looking for a reliable, experienced Transport Team Manager to join our team and play a vital role in keeping the supply chain moving. 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join our clients Home Delivery Network and as an experienced leader, your experience, drive and determination will be utilised well within this challenging and rewarding role. 

To be considered for this role, you will be an experienced Transport Manager with a strong focus on customer service. You must have previous experience in a high-volume transport and warehouse environment. 

Transport Team Manager - What You'll Do:
Oversee and deliver all scheduled transport activity, ensuring on-time performance and service levels are met
Lead daily driver briefings and debriefings (employed, subcontractors, and agency)
Monitor and improve driver performance using operational data and reporting tools
Track and respond to national and local KPIs, implementing corrective action where needed
Ensure legal compliance with all transport operations and uphold Operating Licence standards
Promote and maintain high standards of health and safety across the site
Proactively manage absence, performance, and other employee relations matters, escalating when necessary
Investigate transport and on-site incidents thoroughly and propose follow-up actions
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams
Collaborate closely with the Sort Centre team to streamline operations and improve efficiency
Contribute to site-wide and business-wide projects
Maintain positive and professional relationships with trade union representatives
Manage yard operations, ensuring smooth trailer movements and timely bay availability
Adapt quickly to demand changes during peak periods and special events
Act as deputy for the Shift Manager when requiredThis is a really varied role, and it requires someone who can think on their feet, and problem solve quickly. 

About you - what you need:

Desirable for you to have your driver CPC.
Previous experience working within Transport, Warehousing and Logistics
You will have demonstrable shift manager/team leader experience
You will need to have PC skills and be able to use Microsoft Office as well as industry related software (Kronos, Oracle etc)
You must have up-to-date knowledge of drivers hours and the WTDYou must be a UK resident to be considered for this opportunity. We are unable to assist with VISA applications and cannot assist with relocation.

Why Work With Us?
Competitive Salary
Company Pension Scheme
Generous Holidays
Cycle to Work Scheme
Online discount platforms
Career Progression and Development
Temp to Perm opportunity for the right indiviudal If you are a strong leader, and you are: able to implement and manage change, as well as planning and using resources in a cost effective manner, this role would suit. 

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