Transport First Line Manager - PM Shift

Our Purpose

Working in Partnership for a happier world – our shared Purpose that guides us in everything we do and inspires 3 important principles; happier people, happier business, happier world. The John Lewis Partnership is a truly unique business, one that seeks to make a positive difference to the lives of everyone.

At a glance

This role is based at our Waitrose Bracknell Distribution Centre in Berkshire. 

The salary range for this role is set at £29,200 to £43,800 per annum.

This is a permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week, on the PM Shift (12:00-20:00)

About the role

As a Transport First Line Manager, you will lead a team of LGV Drivers in Bracknell RDC. You will be Responsible and accountable for managing Partners, Managers and Agency across the Transport operation within a 24 hour a day, 7 days a week operation. You will ensure achievement of productivity and agreed key customer service levels within cost targets through a motivated team. As well as ensuring Health and Safety, EU Driving Regulations and all legislative and operational procedures are adhered to and Partners are treated fairly and with respect. At times, you will be required to to deputise for the Transport Shift Manager in their absence.  

Key responsibilities include 

• Managing the Transport operation, delivering to Branches and other customers in line with the agreed service level

• Ensuring all Legal, Health and Safety, EU Driving Regulations and Operational procedures are adhered to at all times, ensuring the safety of self and others

• Maximising productivity and managing the usage of overtime and agency to improve costs

• Effectively communicating operational and business plans and changes to all Partners 

• Ensuring all Personnel policies and procedures are followed, enabling Partners to be treated fairly and with respect

• Ensuring information is recorded accurately on all Transport and Personnel Management Systems 

Essential skills you’ll need

• CPC National, LGV1 ( C+E qualification on licence ) 

• Excellent Transport knowledge of current EU and Working Time regulations 

• Experience of working in a management role in a Transport / Distribution environment 

• A good understanding of Health and Safety legislation 

• Experience of dealing with full disciplinary procedures according to ACAS guidelines

• Previous experience of leading a team and developing others 

• PC and numerically literate

We believe in rewarding our Partners for their time and energy. After all, they’re the ones that make the John Lewis Partnership special. Benefits include:

• Once you’ve been with us for three months, you’ll get Partnership discount in store and online. That’s 25% off in John Lewis & Partners (12% electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose & Partners. You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount.

• Discounted cinema tickets & VIP suites with discounted tickets at the O2 arena

• Discounted rates on holidays at the John Lewis Partnerships hotels, where only Partners and their guests can stay

• Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy

And much more! Find out more about our benefits here: https://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/

Next Steps 

The application form consists of a CV upload followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under "Internal application process"). We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we recommend you apply early.

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Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining JLP. 

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At the John Lewis Partnership, we embrace our differences. We want you to be you. Because, well, we know you're at your best when you're free to be yourself. Being a truly inclusive employer to us means creating an environment which celebrates your contribution, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. It's why we've set our own aim to become the UK’s most inclusive business - for our Partners (employees) and our customers. We firmly believe that our future success lies in diversity of thought from all Partners and it's integral in our mission to build a happier world. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. And, once you're a Partner, your differences will make all the difference. Find out more about D&I in the Partnership here - https://www.jlpjobs.com/about/diversityandinclusion/