Transport Team Leader

Job Description

On behalf of our client in the field of  supply chain business, we are looking for a Transport Team Leader - nights.

Working hours: 4 on 4 off  -  19:00 to 07:00 

The purpose of a Transport Team Leader is to be responsible for leading and supervising all aspects of the night function whilst providing support to the night management team.  

• Ensuring best practice across all night operations functions
• Ensuring all traffic desk functions are completed successfully, including but not confined to;
• Local and distance collections
• Traffic sheet/system husbandry
• Live traffic desk function – efficient changes to existing plan
• All breakdowns and other traffic issues that arise are dealt with in a timely and responsive manner.
• Load build alterations and amendments
• Tracking and Tracing
• Discrepancy/rejection notification and reporting  
• Dispatch function
• Maintain all key internal communications with day shift functions (traffic, retail fleet)
• Maintain and develop relationships with Spalding customer base

• 1 years minimum FMCG distribution experience
• Experience of communicating with drivers
• Demonstrate cost control methodology within a traffic office environment
• Knowledge of temperature controlled transportation is advantageous 
• Knowledge of warehouse operations to allow efficient integration of both functions is desirable
• Sound knowledge of the general logistics sector
• Detailed knowledge of relevant legislations within the transport sector
• Able to work to challenging deadlines in a pressurised environment

• Competitive salary
• Competive holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health cash plans
• Retail discounts via our benefit platform