Job Description

Company Description

Fowler Welch (Part of the Culina Group) operates in the fresh produce sector providing time critical logistics solutions for major retailers, growers and manufacturers across the UK.

At Culina Group we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

Reporting to the Operations Manager, The Transport Shift Manager is responsible for delivering an efficient and cost-effective transport solution. Accommodate the requirements of the Kent Operation including Fleet management and achieve the necessary service levels whilst operating within the legal limits of the industry, through close interaction with the Management team.

You will lead and manage an evolving Transport Team via the Transport Supervisors whilst promoting internal development, succession, and progression.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract.

Working hours: Monday to Friday days, 07.00-17.00

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (DOE)

Key Duties of a Transport Shift Manager:

Manage the control and performance of the Operation and teams to ensure continuity and efficiency in line with all legal requirements and in line with the weekly P&L.

Ensure the transport fleet and all assets are operated in a commercially viable way at all times and in line with DVSA regulations e.g. fleet inspection cycles and fleet record management.

Review daily KPI’s along with forward planning and analysis to ensure the lowest cost and maintain required service levels at all times.

Ensure transport operations, practices and procedures are managed in line with the company’s Health & Safety policy and other statutory compliance, including legal compliance.

Manage driver performance, reviewing regularly to ensure they meet the requirements of the operation.

Control of driver’s hours, ensuring optimum utilisation within the restrictions of tachograph law/drivers hour’s restrictions and monitoring all FW compliance management systems.

Manage fleet requirements to ensure appropriate mix of equipment to suit the needs of the operation and ensure fleet is managed to the legal requirements.

Manage driver headcount and shift patterns, reviewing periodically to ensure they meet the requirements of the operation.

Review agency driver needs on a weekly basis, ensuring sufficient cover is in place whilst maintaining cost control.

Control of Operations staff rotas to ensure optimum resource allocation..

Organisation of required driver CPC training through driver trainer reports.

Delivering effective training, coaching and development of the drivers through the driver trainers and in conjunction with the DDM team.

Qualifications

Proven experience of direct people management.

Experience of vehicle / operating within the FMCG distribution industry.

Experience of DVSA compliance regulations including OCRS and Earned Recognition.

Third party P&L experience and management.

Experience of telematics and added value components.

Experience of running a fleet in its entirety.

Strong written and verbal communication skills that have been used to support a customer focused operation.

Experience in the use of Microsoft office suite of products mainly word, excel and outlook.

Operator license regulations and DVSA compliance regulations.

Sound geographical knowledge.

Driver hours, working time and tachograph regulations.

CPC is desirble but not essential.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Fowler Welch 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:

Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 33 days inclusive of bank holidays.

Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 4.5% employee and 6% employer.

Life Assurance - x 3 your annual salary. 

Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.

Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.

Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.

Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam