Description · Manage, direct and monitor the transport operations and overall performance of the delivery teams to increase efficiency and maximise service and performance. · Day to day task such as route planning, resource allocation and management/driver supervision. · Effective communication and support of the delivery teams. · Maintain morale of the delivery teams through engagement and carrying out 1-2-1’s with core employees. · Support the warehouse department with any transport related issues · Assist the Transport Manager with recruitment, training and coaching of delivery teams. · Updating and completion of spreadsheets, documents and systems. · Manage, support and maintain contact and communications with internal departments, Suppliers, Managers & Stakeholders. · Drive a culture of accountability, setting examples for team members and the organisation around commitment, work ethic and professionalism. · Maintain accurate records. · Adhere to all Wincanton policies and procedures. · Support in employee investigations, return to works, welfare meetings and disciplinaries. · Ensuring all employee paperwork is loaded onto Oracle (employee system) in a timely and accurate manner · Ensuring new starters and leavers are processed quickly and efficiently following system processes. Required Experience · Experience and understanding of logistics supply chain. · Experience and understanding of the movement of vehicles and associated activities and compliance. · Understanding of all relevant driving legislation including tachograph policies, driving hours and the road Traffic Act. · Line management experience · Understands how to use IT/technology. Key Skills · Able to implement and manage change · Budget and Financial Skills · Able to resource plan, ensure maximum use of resources in cost-effective manner. · People line management and effective people skills. · Clear communication and collaboration at all levels, e.g. customers, colleagues and direct reports. · High level of self-awareness and takes accountability for own development. · Technical understanding. Key Attributes · Flexible, versatile. · Be able to change your ideas or behaviour in order to deal with new situations. · Strong, adaptable, able to recover quickly from difficult conditions/situations.