Overview
Join Next as a Transport Assistant Site Manager in Motherwell, Scotland. This permanent full-time role offers a salary of £19.23 - £20.87 per hour plus comprehensive bonus and benefits.
About the role
Working in Next's Regional Service Centre, you will manage a significant transport operation, lead the transport team, and ensure traffic operations run smoothly, accurately and cost-effectively 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You will ensure compliance with Road Transport Regulations and that O Licence requirements are met. You will report to the Regional Service Centre Manager and may deputise as site manager, providing management support to the warehouse team and developing positive relationships with the management team, colleagues and the wider business.
Responsibilities
* Manage a large transport operation and lead a team of Team Managers and drivers to deliver cost-effective, compliant operations
* Seek cost savings against budget and manage yard activities to achieve high standards
* Monitor KPI performance and drive improvement through people management and coaching
* Provide management support to the warehouse team and collaborate with other functions
* Develop positive relationships with other members of the management team and the wider business
About you / Qualifications
* Experience as a Transport Manager or Site Manager within a large corporate distribution or logistics environment
* Proven ability to manage a large operation in a fast-paced environment
* Excellent people management skills and experience coaching and developing teams
* Sound knowledge of Road Transport Regulations and a national CPC licence, with ability to ensure O Licence compliance
* Experience in retail or distribution environments and a good standard of education
Benefits
* Competitive salary with seasonal bonus scheme and contributory pension
* Uniform clothing allowance and company issued uniform
* Discounts on Next merchandise and staff shop benefits
* Onsite canteen and free parking
* Sharesave eligibility and various employee discounts
* Digicare for medical support services
* Discounts through the staff benefits platform and other wellbeing resources
Employment details
* Location: Motherwell, Scotland
* Contract: Permanent, 40 hours per week
* Shift pattern: Sunday - Thursday, 08:00-16:30
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Retail
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. If you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at Recruitmenthelpdesk@next.co.uk (please include "Workplace Adjustments" in the subject line) or call 01977 327 900 and leave a voicemail.
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