Overview
Avonmouth, Bristol
£19.23 - £22.42 per hour plus shift premium (£40,100 - c£48,000 all inc, dependent on experience)
Permanent, 40 hours per week
Sunday -Thursday, 08:00-16:30
Benefits
* A competitive salary with seasonal bonus scheme and contributory pension
* Executive Share Allocation
* Uniform clothing allowance of £450 per season alongside company issued uniform
* 25% discount on Next merchandise
* Eligibility to join our Sharesave Scheme
* Digicare+gives you free access to medical support services including Digital GP appointments
* Free Parking
Let’s take it on.
Next Distribution fuels our expansive network of over 500 retail locations, our global online presence, and partnerships with more than 700 brands through Next’s Total Platform. The cornerstone of our enduring growth and achievements lies in the expertise, dedication, and versatility of our teams. As we continue to grow, we are actively seeking driven, innovative, and imaginative individuals to become part of our dynamic evolution.
About the role
Working in our rapidly growing Regional Service Centre, managing a significant transport operation, we require a people-focused Transport Assistant Site Manager to lead the transport team.
The overall aim of the Transport Assistant Site Manager is to ensure the traffic operation runs smoothly, accurately and cost effectively 24 hours, 7 days per week. Ensuring that all legal regulations are met so that the company’s ability to carry out its business is not affected, the Transport Manager will have a sound knowledge of Road Transport Regulations and manage all activities to ensure compliance.
You will seek cost savings against budget where appropriate and manage yard activities in order to achieve the required high standards in all areas.
The role requires an effective people manager to drive performance by monitoring KPI’s and leading by example. This includes the direct management of a number of Team Managers, who in turn manage large numbers of drivers. You will report directly into the Regional Service Centre Manager and deputise for them as site manager, when required and provide management support to the warehouse team. The Transport Assistant Site Manager will develop positive relationships with other members of the Management team, colleagues and wider business.
About you
You will be an experienced Transport Manager or Site Manager within a large corporate distribution or logistics environment and be able to demonstrate the ability to manage a large operation in a fast-paced environment. You will possess excellent people management skills, having proven ability to manage complex employment related issues and challenging situations, in addition to coaching and developing your team.
The successful candidate must possess a sound knowledge of Road Transport Regulations and be a national CPC licence holder, ensuring that ‘O’ Licence requirements are adhered to. You will have strong experience in managing large Transport teams and have worked in a similar position within a retail and/or distribution environment and possess a good standard of education.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£48,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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