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 and 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 the supervision of the Transport Operations Team and the driver team, including the daily planning of company and third‑party resources, ensuring that all vehicles and drivers get clear, precise instructions and are fully utilised.
Shift: 4 on 4 off, 6am‑6pm.
Salary: £30,440 per annum, plus £1,000 attendance bonus.
Key Duties Of Transport Team Leader
* Allocate both drivers and vehicles to loads in the most efficient way, taking into account holidays and sickness, driver hours and WTD regulations.
* Plan driver start times to meet the site’s dispatch KPI.
* Proactively communicate with third‑party hauliers to ensure collection times are adhered to from site.
* Liaise with the shunting operation covering pre‑loading and unloading operation.
* Maintain clear and effective communication with drivers, communicating accurate start times, load information, directions.
* Ensure orders are dispatched and delivered in the right condition in line with customer specifications.
* Communicate with the collection or delivery points to advise of any delays.
* Ensure that service levels are achieved and maintained, in conjunction with other departments.
* Allocate equipment to meet maintenance/service intervals as instructed by the maintenance planner.
* Adhere to the business Health & Safety policy, ensuring that all accidents are reported.
Qualifications
* Transport experience in FMCG environment.
* Excellent communication skills to deliver accurate information.
* The ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
* Able to work as part of a team or individually.
* Professional, approachable and helpful to ensure smooth running of the general operation.
* Knowledge & experience of tachograph / driving rules and regulations.
* Attention to detail / accuracy.
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office packages.
* Effectively prioritise workload to meet set deadlines.
Additional Information
As part of our drive to make CML a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard‑working performers. Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee, giving you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.
Benefits
* Annual leave – 20 days inclusive of bank holidays.
* Pension scheme – 4% employee, 4% employer contribution.
* Life Assurance – double your annual salary.
* Wellness – Employee Assistance Programme offers 24/7 confidential counselling and legal information.
* Eye care vouchers – substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
* Reward & Recognition – Employee of the Month/Year, special recognitions and long‑service awards.
* Everyday discounts – access to over 50 retailer discounts through our benefit platform.
If you meet the requirements for this role and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!
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