Transport Team Leader - Telford, United Kingdom - CML

CML

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Telford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Company Description

CML - A tailored logistics solution. CML stores and delivers a wide variety of food products across the ambient and chilled temperature ranges, while it also offers a series of added value solutions to their clients

Our Telford site are now recruiting for a Transport Team Leader on a full time, permanent basis.

Salary:
£29,258 per annum

Working hours:
Days - 4 on 4 off, 06:00-18:00

Job Description:

Key accountabilities:

To allocate both drivers and vehicles to loads in the most efficient way, optimising vehicle utilisation and drivers hours whilst adhering to WTD regulations and Drivers hours' legislation;
Planning driver start times to meet the sites despatch KPI;
Effective communication with the planning team and other depots to optimise resource across the network and achieve the most efficient plan;
Allocate equipment to meet maintenance/service intervals as instructed by the maintenance planner.
Plan, arrange and allocate ad hoc collections /deliveries, as and when required or requested;
Plan to meet collection and delivery times in line with service level agreements.
Communicate with the collection points to advice of any delays prior to the delivery/collection time. Proactively communicate with the clients if issues are foreseen or known;
Request and confirm third party drivers as per the daily plan, communicating effectively with the suppliers on a regular basis;
Pre plan both core and agency resource to meet the forecasted volumes taking into consideration peak periods;
Upon request, arrange special deliveries in the most cost efficient way using own fleet or agreed subcontractors;
Proactively communicate with third party hauliers to ensure collection times are adhered to from site;
Adhere to the business Health & Safety policy, ensuring that all accidents are reported including near misses to promote a good Health & Safety culture on site;
Follow the sites defect procedure to ensure defected equipment is defect as per the process and the VOR time is kept to a minimum;
Inspect fleet on regular intervals, inside and out to monitor cleanliness;
To ensure a smooth operation, communicate effectively with other departments and depots, with information on late despatch or goods in.

Qualifications:

Negotiating and the ability to influence and steer
Chilled transport experience in a FMCG environment
Strong communication skills to colleagues, stakeholders and customers
Have knowledge of the Road Transport Directive and current drivers hours;
Ability to work under pressure
Attention to detail and accuracy
Planning and organising skills;
Strong team player and ability to work alone;
Conscientious and reliable;

Additional Information

As part of its Drive to make CML 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: