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Shift Pattern: Sunday - Thursday, 14:00 - 22:00
Overview
We are recruiting to join our Transport Team at our Booker Retail Partner site. As a Transport Team Manager, you will support the site management team in the efficient, safe, legal and cost effective management of the Transport operations. The objective is to ensure that our large, fast-moving Transport operation runs smoothly and efficiently, by achieving optimum service levels across all contracts whilst working to specific KPIs.
Responsibilities
* Reporting into the Transport Operations Manager, work to achieve operational KPIs and service level agreements to tight deadlines and drive improvements by engaging the team in promoting a positive culture.
* Manage vehicle breakdowns with minimal impact to the retailer. Analyse tachograph infringement reports and review infringements with drivers; liaise with Warehouse Operations to ensure timely loading and departure of loads.
* Ensure legal compliance with all transport legislation, in particular Driver’s hours, and maintenance of the Fleet so it is available for servicing and MOTs; manage Fleet Defect processes.
Qualifications
* Commitment and ability to work under pressure
* Excellent people management skills and the ability to develop self and others
* Demonstrates initiative, focus, commitment and flexibility
* Working knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Health & Safety, Employment Law, Discrimination)
* Good understanding of Transport Legislation and the impact of non-compliance on the Operator Licence
* Good understanding of multi-temperature warehouse/transport procedures and compliance
* Ability to effectively plan labour and resources to deliver operational requirements to a timely manner while meeting KPIs and Service Levels
* Effective team worker and confident, positive communicator
* PC literate in Excel and Word; WMS experience
* CPC qualification
* Knowledge of the transport function within the FMCG distribution industry and supervising depot transport operations
What’s in it for you
* A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year
* After 3 months, Tesco colleague discount card with 10% rising to 15% off most Tesco purchases for a four-day period after every pay day; 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off F&F purchases
* 10% off pay monthly and SIM deals with Tesco Mobile; additional deals through-out the year
* Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance with Tesco Bank
* Free eye test when spending £50 or more; 30% off glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses
* 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy
* Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover
* Discounted deals on an exclusive website including cycle-to-work scheme
* Save As You Earn share scheme after 3 months service
* Retirement savings plan (pension) with Booker matching contributions
* Life Assurance – death in service cover up to three times annual pay
* Health and Wellbeing support including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP
* Holiday package
About Booker
Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler serving independent retailers, caterers and small businesses. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, and six support centre locations across the UK.
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means everyone is welcome. We support flexible working where possible and encourage conversations about your needs during the application process.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer and provide an accessible recruitment process. For accessibility support details, please contact recruitment@bookergroup.com.
Please note: We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 for roles involving early morning/late shifts, warehouse work, or driving. Some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date due to high volumes of applicants. Feedback is provided to interviewees.
*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc but is operated separately from the core Tesco business; benefits may differ from Tesco offers.*
For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other; Industries: Wholesale
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