Transport Team Leader

Our Spalding site have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Team Leader to join our friendly team on a full-time permanent basis. As the Transport Team Leader you will be responsible for the daily planning of Company and third-party resources, ensuring that all vehicles and drivers are given clear precise instruction, and are fully utilised. Shift: 4 on 4 off nights, 7pm-7am. Salary: £35,000- £39,000 per annum, depending on experience. Key Duties of a Transport Team Leader: - Oversee the effective application of the Company absence policy and procedures including monitoring of absence levels and conducting return to work discussions. - Identify the training and development needs for team members and coach /organise/oversee solutions using own knowledge and company training tools. - Agree working patterns with regard to resource requirements and effective utilisation of the needs of all sites considered and confirm at least two weeks in advance. - Plan the effective utilisation of drivers, vehicles, sub-contractors and agencies ensuring that all Company sites are fully considered when doing so. - Ensure that people under your control work within a safe environment and follow driver hours regulations when driving & Company Health & Safety Policy & Procedures. - Liaise with retail department teams to optimise fleet/driver utilisation and resolve problems affecting delivery on time. - Assist in the control of equipment ensuring that customer requirements are met and recorded. - Liaise with customers regarding present or future developments. - Support and if necessary, provide cover for the Transport Operation Manager in meetings or customer visits. - To ensure all vehicle and trailer services are completed on time - 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. - Able to work to challenging deadlines in a pressurised environment.