Transport Team Manager Days presso WINCANTON

How will you contribute? 

To support the management of a fleet of drivers and transport support staff ensuring that they work within company guidelines. 

To provide a store network with a first-class service 

To ensure operational targets are met on a weekly and monthly basis. Through effective use of the customers Integrated Transport Management System and Yard Smart 

To brief drivers at the start of every shift communicating planned requirements providing information on performance, company news and procedures. 

Proactively encourage a positive and constructive relationship on site with the union and union representatives. 

Increase communication with stores 

Ensure department complies with Road Traffic Act 

Ensure drivers comply with health and safety regulations 

Proactively motivate the transport team by providing guidance and encouragement 

Undertake such duties as may be reasonably required for the effective operation of the function and department 

What will you bring? 

Experience of working within a transport environment. 

Knowledge of transport legislation. 

Knowledge of computerised scheduling and driver management packages would be an advantage 

Experience of supervising / managing a team 

Ability to work on your own initiative, working to strict deadlines 

A good communicator both verbal and written 

Excellent PC skills 

A flexible team-based approach 

General awareness of health and safety 

Our Culture & Benefits 

In addition to a generous salary, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more. 

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment. 

Be a part of our values; Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Proactivity, Togetherness & Trust. Apply Now! 

Our Commitment 

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We want to create an environment where all colleagues feel safe, 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. 

Attracting diverse teams, we believe in creating an inclusive, respectful organisational culture for our colleagues and future talent. 

Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce