At Lineage, helping to feed the world is more than a job - it's a purpose we live every day. Lineage is the world's largest and most innovative provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions.
Our Peterborough facility is currently seeking a Transport Manager to ensure legal compliance is adhered to in line with operator licence stipulations. To direct, control and monitor transport planning, staff and drivers and ensure the completion of all daily functions are completed to a high standard. Leading the Lineage way promoting our values: Safe, Trust, Respect, Innovation, Bold and Servant Leadership.
Working hours: Monday to Friday 08:00-16:30 (flexibility is essential)
Salary:
Competitive starting salary, paid monthly
The Role
Ensure that all transport fleet vehicles are properly maintained and serviced at correct intervals, complying with O'licence undertakings
Manage the development, performance and maintenance of the organisation's transport to produce an efficient transport service, maximising performance, value and profitability against pre-agreed targets
Responsibility to manage your depot budget, deliver excellent customer service and develop continuous improvement plans to maximise profitability and performance
Knowledgeable in all compliance areas including Legislative, Productivity, Quality and Service
Develop new initiatives and look for new ways to optimise the transport service offering, taking ownership of opportunities to improve depot performance
Support and develop your team, appraising staff performance and taking appropriate measures when required
Monitoring driver performance by means of vehicle telematics, Monitor DCPC periodic training and book training courses as required
Monitor, Debrief, manage driver EU and Working Time infringements, carry out or arrange training as needed
Responsible for owning safety of the transport operations, and managing/investigating accidents/incidents as required
Assist in developing plans for team activities to include strategy to achieve agreed targets
Day to day tasks such as route planning, resource allocation and management, driver supervision
You would also be responsible for health and safety training on site and the implementing of site-based risk assessments and safe working procedures. You will maintain a proactive approach towards all H&S orientated issues and always endeavour to resolve any issues arising on shift
Who we're looking for:
The successful candidate must have a Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
Strong Leadership qualities with ability to manage and motivate a team, maintain standards and drive change where needed
Good geographical knowledge and depot network understanding
The ability to learn new systems and ways of working is essential
Using strong communication skills, you will pro-actively approach other key stakeholders within the network to ensure we are operating in the most cost-effective way
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
The successful candidate must have their own transport to get to our Peterborough depot located at Alwalton Hill Business Park, PE7 3AG.
What's in it for me?
A permanent opportunity with a direct employer; we will not employ you through an agency
Opportunity to develop a career within an industry leading global company
Free onsite car park
Support your emotional well-being with access to a 24/7 employee assistance phone line offering confidential free counselling and advice
Job Reference: INDUK