Team Manager - Transport (Nights) at Next Plc

South Ockendon, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Sep, 26

Salary

37000.0

Posted On

04 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

People Management, Transport Legislation, O-licence Requirements, Driver Hours Management, Tachograph Analysis, Health & Safety Compliance, Operational Planning, Incident Investigation, Coaching, Performance Monitoring

Industry

Description

Based at our South Ockendon RSC. Shift available: 4 on 4 off nights Pay: £17.64+applicable shift premiums (Circ 37K) The Role Transport Team Managers at NEXT work closely with the Transport Assistant Site Manager in the fast-paced and time critical transport operation to ensure it runs smoothly, accurately and cost effectively. The Ockendon Regional Service Centre plays a pivotal role ensuring that stores are stocked and our online customers receive the service they expect from the brand. Working a 4 on, 4 off rotation on the busy night shift. It’s fast paced, varied and challenging and we’re looking for a talented and dynamic first line transport manager to join our team. What you’ll take on It’s your job to ensure that the team on shift are well organised, trained and motivated to deliver the operational efficiency targets and that all processes are fully H&S compliant. You’ll be responsible for; * Managing, training and coaching a team of Drivers (LGV and Van) * Managing Driver hours and controlling tachograph infringements * Ensuring full adherence to statutory road transport legislation, O-licence requirements and Company policies and procedures * Daily and weekly plans to achieve targets and monitor performance * Monitor and investigate accidents and incidents, identifying root cause and implementing recommendations What you’ll bring The Transport department at Next is a fast paced 24 hour operation and so there will often be a need for you to act independently and to think on your feet. You will demonstrate the ability to manage changing priorities, working well under pressure and able to make sound, operational decisions. Along with proven people management skills, you must have experience of working in a busy transport function, demonstrating solid knowledge of road transport legislation, O-licence requirements and Driver hours. Your expertise is valued and as a Transport Team Manager, you will need to search out solutions, drawing upon your previous transport management experience to lead the team. If you’re passionate and love never knowing what the day will bring then this could be the Next step for you. It’s fast paced, varied and challenging and we’re looking for a talented and dynamic first line transport manager to join our team. You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 44,000 people across the Next group. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 450 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 80 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global! * Sharesave scheme * 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT) * Generous bonus scheme for many roles * Restaurants with great food at amazing prices * Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops * Free on-site parking * 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty * Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform * Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing * Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification * Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email Recruitmenthelpdesk@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 01977 327 900 and leave a voicemail.

Responsibilities

Manage and motivate a team of LGV and van drivers to ensure operational efficiency and H&S compliance. Oversee driver hours, tachograph infringements, and statutory road transport legislation to maintain O-licence requirements.