Job Title: Transport Team ManagerLocation: HatfieldRemuneration: £38,494 per annumShifts: Sunday to Thursday 06:00 - 14:30Ignition Driver Recruitment are looking for a reliable,Job Title: Transport Team ManagerLocation: HatfieldRemuneration: £38,494 per annumShifts: Sunday to Thursday 06:00 - 14:30Ignition Driver Recruitment are looking for a reliable, experienced Transport Team Manager to join our team and play a vital role in keeping the supply chain moving. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join our clients Home Delivery Network and as an experienced leader, your experience, drive and determination will be utilised well within this challenging and rewarding role. To be considered for this role, you will be an experienced Transport Manager with a strong focus on customer service. You must have previous experience in a high-volume transport and warehouse environment. Transport Team Manager - What You'll Do:Oversee and deliver all scheduled transport activity, ensuring on-time performance and service levels are metLead daily driver briefings and debriefings employed, subcontractors, and agencyMonitor and improve driver performance using operational data and reporting toolsTrack and respond to national and local KPIs, implementing corrective action where neededEnsure legal compliance with all transport operations and uphold Operating Licence standardsPromote and maintain high standards of health and safety across the siteProactively manage absence, performance, and other employee relations matters, escalating when necessaryInvestigate transport and on-site incidents thoroughly and propose follow-up actionsBuild and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal teamsCollaborate closely with the Sort Centre team to streamline operations and improve efficiencyContribute to site-wide and business-wide projectsMaintain positive and professional relationships with trade union representativesManage yard operations, ensuring smooth trailer movements and timely bay availabilityAdapt quickly to demand changes during peak periods and special eventsAct as deputy for the Shift Manager when requiredThis is a really varied role, and it requires someone who can think on their feet, and problem solve quickly. About you - what you need:You must have your driver CPC.Previous experience working within Transport, Warehousing and LogisticsYou will have demonstrable shift manager/team leader experienceYou will need to have PC skills and be able to use Microsoft Office as well as industry related software Kronos, Oracle etcYou must have up-to-date knowledge of drivers hours and the WTDYou must be a UK resident to be considered for this opportunity. We are unable to assist with VISA applications and cannot assist with relocation.Why Work With UsCompetitive SalaryCompany Pension SchemeGenerous HolidaysCycle to Work SchemeOnline discount platformsCareer Progression and DevelopmentTemp to Perm opportunity for the right indiviudal If you are a strong leader, and you are able to implement and manage change, as well as planning and using resources in a cost effective manner, this role would suit. Click to apply today.