Transport Team Leader

You may not have heard of us, but we're sure you've tried our products because we supply food for the all the major supermarkets in the UK.

Our vast direct-to-store (DTS) distribution network, comprising of 18 depots nationwide, enables us to make over 11,500 daily deliveries of our own chilled and frozen produce and that of third parties.

DISTRIBUTION CENTRE

Tamworth

A major picking depot, employing more than 130 colleagues and operating a fleet of more than 60 vehicles. The depot serves major convenience retailers in the region.

What you'll be doing:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Team Leader to join our Team based at our Tamworth Depot. Working 6am to 6pm, 4 on 4 off, you will be part of a small team responsible for overseeing the Greencore delivery network of using both HGVs and Vans. The operation runs 364 days a year and is a fast paced depot to start a transport career. As a Team Leader you will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Admin work/ Data input
• Interacting with drivers
• Liaising with customer service and thirds parties over email and phone
• Overlooking van routes to ensure smooth delivery
• Manage the workload of the drivers, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Control and manage KPI requirements
• Being a strong example of safe Health and Safety practices
• Overseeing the day to day running of the HGVs and Vans routes
• Reporting into Transport Management

What we're looking for

• Experience working within the transport industry is desirable
• Good attention to detail
• Self-disciplined and able to work under pressure to ensure deadlines are met
• Be computer literate, including the use of Excel spreadsheets

At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better.

If this sounds like you join us, grow with Greencore and be a part of driving our future success.

What you'll get in return:

• 4 on 4 off rota
• Weekly pay
• Free onsite carpark
• Pension up to 8% matched
• Life insurance up to 4x salary
• Company share save scheme
• Greencore Qualifications
• Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
• Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform

Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.