At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage transport operations, overseeing a team of 60 drivers and warehouse staff.
- Company: Join a passionate company that values innovation and diversity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, training opportunities, and a range of employee benefits.
- Other info: Enjoy additional perks like retail discounts and wellbeing support.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment with excellent career growth.
- Qualifications: CPC qualification and previous transport management experience required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Cullompton
About Us: Welcome to a company where innovation meets passion! We are dedicated to building a diverse and talented workforce that drives our success. We believe in fostering a dynamic work environment where every member can grow and excel. We are looking for an enthusiastic Transport Operations Manager to join our team.
You will be responsible for overseeing the resourcing, organising and supervising the transport activities. Leading and motivating a team of circa 60, including drivers and warehouse team, leading the operation day to day, supporting the Depot Manager.
- Oversee Transport Activities: Resource, organise, and supervise transport operations.
- Direct Management: Lead a team of around 60 drivers and warehouse staff.
- Operational Management: Handle day-to-day operations in a busy pallet distribution depot. Maintain driver induction records, CPC records, licence checks, and training. Supported by the Compliance Supervisor.
- KPI Production: Produce and present KPIs for the business area, setting and measuring financial and operational KPIs.
- Performance Improvement: Monitor and audit health and safety compliance, creating and implementing risk assessments and safe systems of work.
- Fleet Management: Ensure fleet safety and reliability, collaborating with maintenance providers with support from the Compliance Supervisor.
- Driver Training: Provide additional training on vehicle checks, company processes, and CPC updates.
- Debriefs & Gate Checks: Conduct meaningful driver debriefs and gate checks to ensure accountability and legal adherence.
Required Experience:
- Qualifications: Must hold international or national CPC qualification and have previous Transport Management experience.
- Legal Compliance: Strong understanding of legal compliance, driver's hours, and WTDs.
- Customer Relationship Management:
- Financial Management: Experience in managing financial budgets and annual P&L responsibility.
- Management Skills: Strong evidence of management skills and making key business decisions. Proficient in MS Office with strong analytical abilities for reviewing data and reports.
Why Join Gregory Distribution Ltd?
- Competitive Salary: £40,000pa to £44,000pa, depending on experience.
- Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00.
- Training: Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.
- Benefits: Additional holiday purchasing scheme*, Retail discounts with Hapi*, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*, and more.
- Career Growth: Explore opportunities for professional development within our expanding business.
- Excellent holiday allowance.
- Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme*.
- Extras: Christmas Savings Club*, Black Circle Tyre Discount*, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
- Wellbeing Support: Benefit from the Retail Trust Wellbeing Support* program.
Please submit your application as soon as possible. Our team is available Monday to Friday, 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs.
