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Job Description
About the Role:
Due to our continued success and business growth, we have an interesting opportunity for a driven and engaging Transport Operations Manager to join the Team on our Screwfix contract based in Lichfield.
This is an exciting opportunity to manage an array of teams within the operation including Transport Team Managers, Transport Administrators, and Drivers.
* Consisting of 47 Trucks, 17 Rigids, and 162 Trailers
* Shift pattern: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00
How will you contribute?
* You will be responsible for meeting the budgetary and financial goals of the site.
* Your main responsibilities include the effective management of a team of drivers, shunters, and Transport Team Managers to achieve the highest standards of productivity.
* By proactively motivating the team, you will provide guidance and encouragement to ensure that they achieve planned targets and deadlines.
* You will play a key role in the continual improvement of process/methods of the site's operating procedures.
* You will be responsible for legislative compliance for all driver-related Health & Safety issues, equipment management, and tachograph management.
* Completion of data analysis, including tracking of KPIs such as Delivery on Time, Delivery Success, and other customer-associated KPIs.
* Internal and external stakeholder communication, including meetings with customers, conveying facts and ideas in a clear and articulated manner.
What will you bring?
* International or National CPC holder.
* Previous experience holding an O'Licence.
* Management experience of large office and driver teams of 100+.
* A passion for transport compliance with strong knowledge in transport legislation.
* Experienced people-centric leader with demonstrated experience in culture change.
* Experience operating at the Transport Manager level with solid transport knowledge.
* Successful practical experience of supervisory or management work within a transport operation.
* Excellent communication skills and confidence in dealing with customers.
* Excellent organisational skills and a commitment to delivering consistent quality in a time-constrained operation.
* Sound analytical skills and the ability to apply logic in a fast-moving environment.
* A high degree of flexibility and the ability to work as part of a team.
What do we offer?
Our Culture & Benefits
In addition to generous remuneration, we value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including 25 holidays plus bank holidays, private medical cover, company pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, and employee benefits such as an online discount platform, onsite parking, and much more.
Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. We provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multiskilling in a dynamic working environment.
Be a part of our values; We're Thoughtful, We're Aiming High, and We're Prepared.
Our Commitment
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported, and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your application.
Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce.
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