Transport Shift Manager

Company Description

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!

Job Description

We have a great new opportunity for a Transport Shift Manager to join our team in Avonmouth, Bristol. This would be working apart of our Transport department supporting the day to day running of the operation.

The role plays a key part in the Transport team as you would be responsible for motivating and managing a team of 125 Drivers and Shunters alongside our Transport office staff. We operate a fleet of 50 units and 100 trailers, delivering across mainland UK.

Working hours: Monday to Friday 08.00-16.30

Key Duties of a Transport Shift Manager:

Ensure all aspects of Transport legal compliance and Health & Safety are maintained and that deliveries are made on time and at the right standard
Operate within budget/KPI levels of the site and strive to exceed these expectations
Manage and investigate all delivery issues, communicating effectively to both internal and external clients as required
Involvement in the recruitment and training of new starters – operations staff and drivers
Maintain regular reviews and develop Personal Development Plans for all team members to maximise their contributions to the department
Conduct safety conversations with all colleagues to engage and raise awareness of Health & Safety
Review and conduct risk assessments of the site, delivery points and collection points and complete regular work place inspections
Ensure full adherence to all statutory and legal requirements
Manage the team’s performance in line with Drivers Hours, WTD and MPG KPI’s

Qualifications

Proven experience within a similar transport management position in FMCG environment
Significant knowledge and experience of tachographs, driving rules and regulations
CPC National Licence is highly desirable
Ability to effectively prioritise workloads in order to meet set deadlines
Have a professional and approachable character to ensure smooth running of the general operation
Be customer service driven with strong negotiating skills and the ability to influence and steer
Good IT skills including MS Office with a high level of numeracy and a keen eye for detail

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Culina Logistics a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement 
Company Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme
Private Medical Cover – This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa
Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 8% employer
Life Assurance -  4x your annual salary
Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam