Transport Operations Manager

2 months ago


Coulsdon, Greater London, United Kingdom John Lewis Partnership Full time
Job Summary:

Job Description:

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Transport First Line Manager to join our team at the John Lewis Partnership. As a key member of our Customer Fulfilment Centre, you will be responsible for managing a team of Drivers within the Transport Team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a Transport operation delivering to Branches and other customers in line with agreed service levels.
  • Ensure all Legal, Health and Safety, EU Driving Regulations and Operational procedures are adhered to at all times, ensuring the safety of self and others.
  • Support the delivery of the Business Plan - setting and achieving specific measurable targets for the team.
  • To maximise productivity and manage the usage of overtime and agency to improve costs.
  • Effectively communicate operational and business plans and changes to all Partners, supporting the implementation of the communications plan set by the Planning Team.
  • To support a culture of Continuous Improvement across the department. Implement new projects that will improve the efficiency of the operation and improve branch service.
  • Performance Management of all Partners within the team to ensure the achievement of operational targets.

Requirements:

  • Excellent Transport knowledge of current EU and Working Time regulations.
  • Full UK Manual Driving Licence, with a maximum of 6 penalty points.
  • Experience of working in a management role in a Transport / Distribution environment.
  • A good understanding of Health and Safety legislation.
  • Experience of dealing with full disciplinary procedures.

Benefits:

  • You will enjoy 25% discount at John Lewis and 20% in Waitrose on the majority of products.
  • The Partnership has a competitive pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay).
  • Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy.
  • Free car parking available.
  • A subsidised hot and cold food offering in the Partner Dining Room.

Additional Information:

Due to being a key holder with call out responsibilities, as well as the potential need to detain or ban individuals committing criminal offences, this role requires applicants to be over the age of 18.

Please be aware that due to the nature and activities of this role, all successful candidates will have a DBS check carried out on them through a 3rd party registered body.



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