We're looking for a transport team manager to join our depot in West Thurrock. In this role you'll be responsible for leading a team of drivers to make sure that our products are despatched from the depot and are delivered on time, safely and securely. You'll inspire, coach and lead your team to meet a variety of performance measures and mentoring your team to perform at their best at all time. What you'll do

lead a team of drivers
work towards critical success transport measures
mentor, engage and develop your team to be high performing at all times
conduct performance reviews and manage performance for your team
manage sickness and absence
review and log driver infringements
manage driver tachographs
engage and build positive working relationships with various internal and external partners

previously managed a team, preferably from a logistics or FMCG background
the ability to work at pace and accuracy
a great track record of reaching and exceeding critical performance measures
an understanding and have relevant knowledge of transport compliance
great planning skills and able to organise your own and teams workload
an understanding of how poor service can impact stores and customers
strong and confident communication skills
excellent IT skills

£31,050 - £34,500 plus 25% night shift premium and great benefits
Competitive salary
Holidays starting from 31 days per year (including bank holidays)
30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores
A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
Stream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
Free employee assistance programme with extensive health, financial and wellbeing support
Access to credit unions for loans and savings, plus rental deposit loans and season ticket loans
Free eye tests every 2 years
On-site facilities including a subsidised canteen and free parking

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Start the day: Typically an hour to scan, load, and organise parcels (up to 35kg) at your local depot..
On the road: On average our drivers spend 9 hours on route, delivering and collecting parcels.
End of Day: Your last hour is spent at the depot offloading and debriefing.

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