Company Description
CML (Part of the Culina Group) provides integrated supply chain services and expertise for food and drink products that require strict refrigerated temperatures to discount retailers.
At Culina, we have a winning culture. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive: a place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!
Job Description
Our Telford site has an exciting opportunity for a Transport Team Leader to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.
As a Transport Team Leader, you will be responsible for supervising the Transport Operations Team and the driver team, including the daily planning of company and third-party resources, ensuring all vehicles and drivers receive clear, precise instructions and are fully utilized.
Shift: 4 on 4 off, 6pm-6am.
Salary: £32,780 per annum, plus £1,000 attendance bonus.
Key Duties of Transport Team Leader
* Allocate drivers and vehicles to loads efficiently, considering holidays, sickness, drivers' hours, and WTD regulations.
* Plan driver start times to meet site dispatch KPIs.
* Proactively communicate with third-party hauliers to ensure collection times are adhered to.
* Liaise with the shunting operation covering pre-loading and unloading.
* Maintain clear communication with drivers, providing accurate start times, load information, and directions.
* Ensure orders are dispatched and delivered in the right condition per customer specifications.
* Communicate delays to collection or delivery points.
* Maintain service levels in conjunction with other departments.
* Allocate equipment for maintenance and service as instructed by the maintenance planner.
* Adhere to the business Health & Safety policy, ensuring all accidents are reported.
Qualifications
* Transport experience in an FMCG environment.
* Excellent communication skills for delivering accurate information.
* Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
* Ability to work as part of a team or individually.
* Professional, approachable, and helpful attitude to ensure smooth operations.
* Knowledge of tachograph, driving rules, and regulations.
* CPC National qualification is desirable but not essential.
* Attention to detail and accuracy.
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
* Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
Additional Information
We are committed to making CML a great place to work through inclusivity and diversity, employee development, and recognition of success. Our learning and development programs are available to all employees, offering opportunities to grow within logistics.
Benefits
* 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Pension scheme with a 4% employee and 4% employer contribution.
* Life assurance of twice your annual salary.
* Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 confidential support.
* Eye care vouchers for savings on eye tests and glasses.
* Recognition awards such as Employee of the Month/Year and long service awards.
* Discount platform offering savings with over 50 retailers.
If you meet the requirements and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and join our #WinningTeam!
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