Driver Team Manager Compliance

This role is in support of Cencoras wholesale distribution services in Europe operating through our Alliance Healthcare business

We have an exciting opportunity for a Driver Team Manager to join the team at Alliance Healthcare UKs new next-generation Central Logistics Centre (CLC) in Birmingham. You will play a pivotal in this world-class game-changing facility. Designed with advanced automation and cutting-edge robotics the CLC is set to redefine how Alliance Healthcare manages and delivers medical health and beauty products to our customers across the UK.

Location: Birmingham B24 8TG

Salary: Circa 39000 per annum (depending on experience)

Shift: 10 am - 6 pm

Hours: 40 hours per week.

• Lead develop and motivate the transport team ensuring high levels of engagement performance inclusion and accountability.
• Manage staffing and driver resource planning to maintain operational continuity provide performance feedback and support ongoing development.

• Oversee the safe efficient and compliant operation of the transport function including a mixed fleet of LGVs and LCVs across multiple locations.
• Ensure full compliance with transport legislation operator licence requirements driver hours regulations tachograph rules company policies and audit standards.
• Manage temperature-controlled distribution activities ensuring all regulatory quality and operational requirements are met.

• Ensure fleet maintenance vehicle records compliance documentation and KPI reporting are completed accurately and within required timescales.
• Monitor operational performance and implement corrective actions to address compliance service or efficiency issues.

• Deliver high levels of customer service by ensuring transport activities meet agreed service standards and customer expectations.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders resolving operational issues and driving service improvements.

• Lead the transport Health & Safety agenda promoting a strong safety culture through training monitoring risk assessment and compliance reviews.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve operational efficiency reduce costs and enhance transport performance through continuous improvement initiatives.

• Manage transport operating costs within budget while maintaining service safety and compliance standards.
• Act as the site transport lead taking ownership of day-to-day operations and making informed decisions to ensure effective business performance.

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• Proven experience managing transport operations including remote teams and mixed LGV/LCV fleets.
• Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation driver and vehicle compliance health & safety and regulated operating environments.
• Experience leading compliant temperature-controlled transport and logistics operations with responsibility for site transport performance.
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational efficiency continuous improvement and achievement of transport KPIs and service standards.
• Effective leadership skills with experience developing teams conducting performance reviews and fostering a positive safety culture.
• Strong understanding of transport planning fleet management SOPs and contractual requirements within a logistics environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across internal and external partners.
• Able to prioritise workloads make sound decisions under pressure and consistently deliver results to tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications including Excel Word PowerPoint and Teams.
• Transport Manager CPC qualified or willing to work towards achieving the qualification

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Healthcare
• Perks at Work (Discounts on top brands)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 28 days holiday increasing with service length
• Free Parking

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

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The companys continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting training compensation benefits promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

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