As a Transport Shift Manager, you will form part of the central team supporting across our Distribution network at our cutting-edge Omega Distribution Centre, located at the Omega Business Park just off Junction 8 of the M62. You will be responsible for ensuring all elements of the Transport operation run effectively and efficiently to provide the best service to our stores; this includes working across all areas of the warehouse operation.
You will lead and manage your Team Managers to ensure the business achieves safety standards, transport performance objectives and operational targets.
Additionally, forming part of the Logistics Leadership Team, you will work collaboratively with Operations Managers across all functions to ensure consistent delivery of the Transport operation. You will play a role in implementing changes to ways of working to drive continuous improvements within the team and wider business.
Package
* £49,875 per annum
* Avg 39.48 hours per week
o 12 hour shifts, 45 minutes unpaid break
* Day Shift -
o 7am - 7pm - 4 on 4 off
* 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year including bank and public holiday allowance rising to 6.6 weeks upon 5 years' service
* Contributable Company pension scheme
Employee benefits
* MyHB employee benefits platform with access to:
o Retail and leisure discounts plus hundreds more
o Free Financial Advice
o Bank your savings into an ISA
o 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
o Low cost voluntary insured health plans
* Onsite canteen
* 10% store discount
* Death in Service Benefit (subject to 12 months complete service)
* Long Service recognition scheme
Job Overview
* Planning: Review operational plans with Senior Managers, provide input into long-term strategic plans and implement actions to improve overall performance
* Leadership: Support, engage and review team performance – coach and develop Team Managers to deliver best performance for customers and stakeholders
* Resource Management: Oversee daily transport schedule, ensuring stock is delivered to stores safely and on time in a cost-effective way
* Working Collectively: Work closely with other Managers and departments to prioritise activity and resources to constantly drive the team to deliver KPI’s and standards
* Recruitment: Support the recruitment, onboarding and induction of new team members and ensure all training is completed
* Investigation: Ensure all infringements, no-compliance, accidents and near misses are reporting correctly and investigated
* Training: Monitor and track team training to ensure all certification and qualifications are up to date
Minimum Criteria To Apply
* Experience managing a large transport team within a fast-paced warehouse and distribution environment
* Strong communication skills and experience working cross-functionally with other departments
* Knowledge of health, safety, and transport regulations
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
* Proactive problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
* Ability to guide and influence key stakeholders while working as part of a team
About The Company
TJ Morris Limited trading as Home Bargains is a privately owned family run discount retailer selling top brands at the lowest possible price on the UK high street.
Having started over 45 years ago in Liverpool our customers continue to be at the heart of everything we do and throughout our 600+ stores we have over 5 million customers each week.
With plans to increase our store portfolio to 1,000 stores throughout the UK we are a fast-paced retailer opening 50 stores a year (nearly one every weekend) - and we wouldn't have it any other way!