Why Greencore? We're a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make everyday taste better. We're a vibrant, fast-paced leading food manufacturer. Employing around 13,600 colleagues across 16 manufacturing units and 17 distribution depots across the UK. We supply all the UK's food retailers with everything from Sandwiches, soups and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles and ready meals, and in FY23, we generated revenues of £1.9bn. Our vast direct-to-store (DTS) distribution network, comprising of 17 depots nationwide, enables us to make over 10,400 daily deliveries of our own chilled and frozen produce and that of third parties. You will be working for our Hatfield DTS site - A major picking depot, employing more than 180 colleagues and operating a fleet of more than 80 vehicles. The depot serves major convenience retailers in the region. Shift: Any 5 from 7 What You'll Be Doing To direct the transport team to ensure operational compliance with statutory requirements and group policy, achievement of budgetary targets and contractual key performance indicator's and the continuous development of the function in line with Greencore's strategic goals Provide leadership and direction to the team to ensure that they are engaged, focused, developed and delivering to their potential Promote and monitor operational practices, using available tracking tools, to ensure that safety and compliance with the road traffic act are always the critical priorities Oversee the maintenance of the vehicle fleet to ensure compliance with the vehicle check and servicing practices, cleanliness, food safety requirements and leasing agreements Maintain close communication with Greencore sites and customers to ensure that all parties are kept informed of any schedule or revised collection or delivery times Establish programmes to ensure the efficient and cost-effective operation and utilisation of the transport Construct budgets and associated drivers' rota and communicating any required changes from the planning team. Review resource plans in response to any changes so that the planning team can make required changes manage spend to ensure maximise cost efficiency whilst delivering on key business objectives Ensure use of Greencore handheld delivery technology to ensure accurate customer billing Monitor key performance indicator and budget performance to identify and implement continuous improvement programmes What we're looking for Relevant degree or equivalent experience Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC is a legal requirement for holder of the operating license) Previous experience in Transport Management and strategic distribution modelling Highfield Level 2 or experience of building a safety-first culture Evidence of leading and engaging with geographically disbursed teams Evidence of setting and managing budgets and promoting cost efficiency Evidence of delivering business improvement through the application of Lean practices Working with Customers to build sustained relationships Knowledge of telematics (ISOTRAK or equivalent) We're proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Pension up to 8% matched Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parenthood benefits Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.