Hours: 40 hrs p/w
Contract type: Permanent
Shifts: 2 Week Shift Pattern - 6am - 2pm Week 1 / 2pm - 10pm Week 2
Salary: £35,000+ per annum dependent on experience + excellent benefits package
Benefits: Staff Discount, Company Pension Scheme, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Additional Holidays, Long Service Awards, Cycle to Work Scheme, Life Cover, Employee Volunteering opportunities
Does include a Saturday and Sunday every other weekend
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Transport Shift Manager within our Logistics Division. We are after someone who is proactive, motivated and passionate about their role, whilst offering excellent service and standards to our customers.
The key purpose of this role:
You will maintain the condition and profile of the vehicle fleet to high standards of availability at minimum cost and to deliver the most efficient daily transport operation from Willenhall by managing and motivating the transport operational team.
Who are we:
A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of the largest privately owned companies in the UK. Our forward-thinking family-owned business began life in 1917 as a counter-service grocery store and has grown from these humble beginnings into a company that now owns 260 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 7,000 people, with a turnover of £1.3 billion. As one of the largest convenience retailers in the UK, we are always looking for innovative ways to create a point of difference. Food and drink have always been our lifeblood, and today our business has multiple divisions specialising in retail, food service and wholesale distribution.
Key Accountabilities:
Deputising for the Transport Manager in their absence
Delivering an effective daily operating plan
Accident reduction through continued training and assessment
Fuel usage reduction through SAFED training and continued assessment
Delivering the best service at the minimum cost by managing headcount, vehicle resource and best price purchasing
Effective control of contract maintenance work
Overseeing direct reports in relation to all aspects of performance and development in line with the leadership competencies
Some Key Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required:
Essential
Knowledge of standard hours scheme, tachograph regulations and working time regulations
Knowledge of vehicle maintenance schedules
Experience of working with a mixed fleet
CPC license
Desirable
HGV 1 Licence desirable
Previous line management experience and basic knowledge of employment law/HR policy preferred but not essential
Flexible approach to working hours
Ability to deal with conflict in an effective and professional manner
Demonstrates integrity, a strong work ethic and upholds the company values and principles
What's in it for you?
Excellent benefits package including:
Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements
Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
Outstanding Training & Development
Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced convenience store
Generous staff discount in all our SPAR stores (excl. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
Proactive promotion of internal candidates
Paid Breaks
Free Tea & Coffee
Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’
24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal
Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
Company Pension Scheme
NEST pension scheme
Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
Extra Holidays - Purchase Scheme
Cycle to work - Bicycle purchase scheme
Long Service Awards
Please download the job description for more information.
Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
You may have experience in the following roles: Transport Manager, Logistics Manager, Fleet Manager, Operations Manager, Shift Supervisor, Warehouse Manager, Distribution Manager, Transport Coordinator, Dispatch Manager, Route Planning Manager, Depot Manager, Supply Chain Manager, etc.
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