Team Manager Transport
South Ockendon - UK
Job Summary
Salary
Up to 17.64 per hour (up to 37000) plus weekend premium
Shift
4 on 4 off
08:00 - 20:00
40.25 hours
The Role
Transport Team Managers at NEXT work closely with the Transport Assistant Site Manager in the fast-paced and time critical transport operation to ensure it runs smoothly accurately and cost effectively.
The Ockendon Regional Service Centre plays apivotal role ensuring that stores in the South East are stocked and our online customers receive the service they expect from the brand. Its fast paced varied and challenging and were looking for a talented and dynamic first line transport manager to join our team.
What youll take on
Its your job to ensure that the team on shift are well organised trained and motivated to deliver the operational efficiency targets and that all processes are fully H&S compliant.
Youll be responsible for;
- Managing training and coaching a team of Drivers (LGV and Van)
- Managing Driver hours and controlling tachograph infringements
- Ensuring full adherence to statutory road transport legislation O-licence requirements and Company policies and procedures
- Daily and weekly plans to achieve targets and monitor performance
- Monitor and investigate accidents and incidents identifying root cause and implementing recommendations
What youll bring
The Transport department at Next is a fast paced 24 hour operation and so there will often be a need for you to act independently and to think on your feet. You will demonstrate the ability to manage changing priorities working well under pressure and able to make sound operational decisions.
Along with proven people management skills you must have experience of working in a busy transport function demonstrating solid knowledge of road transport legislation O-licence requirements and Driver hours.
Your expertise is valued and as a Transport Team Manager you will need to search out solutions drawing upon your previous transport management experience to lead the team.
If youre passionate and love never knowing what the day will bring then this could be the Next step for you.
We can offer you;
- A competitive salary
- Weekend shift premiums
- Up to 450 per season uniform allowance
- Digicare gives you free access to medical support services including Digital GP appointments
- Bonus scheme
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now po ... View more