Transport Team Leader

Culina Logistics provides integrated supply chain services and expertise for food & drink products that require strict refrigerated temperatures.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Our Market Drayton site have 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 : Sunday-Thursday 10:00am-18:30pm

Salary : £36,340.25 per annum.

Responsibilities

To allocate both drivers and vehicles to loads in the most efficient way, taking into account holidays and sickness, drivers hours and WTD regulations.; Planning driver start times to meet the sites despatch KPI.; Proactively communicate with third party hauliers to ensure collection times are adhered to from site.; Liaising with the shunting operation covering pre loading and unloading operation.; Maintaining clear and effective communication with drivers, communicating accurate start times, load information, directions.; Ensure orders are despatched and delivered in the right condition in line with customer specifications.; Communicate with the collection or delivery points to advise of any delays.; Ensuring 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.

Requirements

Transport experience in FMCG environment.; Excellent communication skills in order to deliver accurate information.; The ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.; Able to work as part of a team or individually.; Knowledge & experience of tachograph / driving rules and regulations.; CPC National desirable but not essential.; Attention to detail / accuracy.; Good IT skills including Microsoft office packages.; Effectively prioritise workload in order to meet set deadlines.