Transport Team Manager

OverviewJoin to apply for the Transport Team Manager role at Booker.This role is covering 2.00pm – 10.00pm, 5 days over 7. You will support the site management team in the efficient, safe, legal and cost effective management of the Transport operations.The objective of the role is to ensure that our large, fast-moving Transport operation runs smoothly and efficiently, by achieving optimum service levels across all contracts whilst working to specific KPIs.ResponsibilitiesYou will be responsible forReporting into the Transport Operations Manager, you will work to achieve operational KPIs and service agreements to tight deadlines and drive improvements by engaging the team in promoting a positive culture.Manage vehicle breakdowns whilst ensuring that the impact to the retailer is kept to a minimum.Analyse tachograph infringement reports and go through infringements with drivers, as well as liaising with the Warehouse Operation to ensure timely loading and departure of loads.Manage 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 MOTs; and defect management of the fleet.Qualifications / SkillsCommitment and ability to work under pressureExcellent people management skills and the ability to develop self and othersDemonstrates high levels of initiative, focus and commitment and flexibilityExperience of applying a working knowledge of relevant legislation, e.g. Health & Safety, Employment Law, Discrimination (Essential)A good understanding of Transport Legislation and the impact of non-compliance to protect the company Operator Licence (Essential)A good understanding of multi temperature warehouse / transport procedures and complianceAbility to effectively plan labour and resource to deliver operational requirements to a timely manner whilst meeting agreed KPI’s and Service Levels (Essential)Effective team worker and confident and positive communicatorPC literate in Excel and Word and WMS experience (Essential)CPC qualificationWhats in it for you?At Booker, we offer a fantastic benefits package:A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a yearAfter 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, plus 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco MobileUp to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bankFree eye test and savings on glasses and contact lenses50% off health checks at Tesco PharmacyExclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown coverAccess to discounts including a cycle to work schemeSave As You Earn share scheme after 3 monthsRetirement savings plan (pension) with Booker matching your contributionLife Assurance up to three times annual payHealth and wellbeing support including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GPAnnual holiday packageAbout UsBooker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses from locations across the country, with over 190 cash and carry branches, distribution centres and support centres across the UK.Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means we want everyone to feel represented and able to be themselves at work. We welcome conversations about flexible working and how we may support you throughout your application process.We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer and provide an accessible recruitment process. For accessibility information, please contact recruitment@bookergroup.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr