Transport Team Leader

Who are Culina?

Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Chilled & Fresh division – from supplier to shelf, we make fresh supply chains simpler. Our expertise in temperature-controlled logistics ensures products are delivered safely, efficiently and on time, helping customers maximise availability and minimise waste.

Life in this role

Our Rugby site have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Team Leader to join our team on a full time permanent basis.

As a Transport Team Leader you will be responsible for the supervision of the Transport Operations Team and the driver team, including the daily planning of company and third-party resources, ensuring that all vehicles and drivers get clear precise instructions and are fully utilised.

Salary: £33,000

What you’ll need ...

Responsibilities

To allocate both drivers and vehicles to loads in the most efficient way, taking into account holidays and sickness, drivers hours and WTD regulations.; Planning driver start times to meet the sites despatch KPI.; Proactively communicate with third party hauliers to ensure collection times are adhered to from site.; Liaising with the shunting operation covering pre loading and unloading operation.; Maintaining clear and effective communication with drivers, communicating accurate start times, load information, directions.; Ensure orders are despatched and delivered in the right condition in line with customer specifications.; Communicate with the collection or delivery points to advise of any delays.; Ensuring that service levels are achieved and maintained, in conjunction with other departments.; Allocate equipment to meet maintenance / service intervals as instructed by the maintenance planner.; Adhere to the business Health & Safety policy, ensuring that all accidents are reported.

Requirements

Transport experience in FMCG environment.; Excellent communication skills in order to deliver accurate information.; The ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.; Able to work as part of a team or individually.; Knowledge & experience of tachograph / driving rules and regulations.; CPC National desirable but not essential.; Attention to detail / accuracy.; Good IT skills including Microsoft office packages.; Effectively prioritise workload in order to meet set deadlines.

Benefits

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.; Wellbeing Support – your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it.; Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.; Reward & Recognition – we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond.; Everyday Discounts – our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.