About the role

We have an excellent opportunity for a Logistics / Transport Manager to join an industry leading retailer that has a first class reputation for delivering quality products and exemplary customer service.

As a First Line Manager you will be expected to manage all Transport operations within the distribution centre with a strong focus on improving operational performance.

Please note:

• Salary of £48,533 - £ 69,733 GBP pa, inclusive of a night shift premium

• The hours of work are 22:00 - 06:00 5 days a week and include weekends on rotation 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing a diverse team of transport office staff and drivers.

• Management & maintaining a delivery schedule

• KPI Management

• Driver debrief.

• Operational administration as required

• Ad-Hoc transport office duties.

DESIRED SKILLS 

• Management CPC qualification (Non Essential).

• To be self-motivated, plan and exceed service delivery expectations and manage the resources required for the department

• An understanding of compliance within the transport industry.

• Managing and developing staff.

• Experience of working in a management role in a Transport / Distribution environment

• A good understanding of Health and Safety legislation

• Experience of dealing with full disciplinary procedures according to ACAS guidelines

• Excellent communication skills.

We request that candidates only apply for this position if you can fully commit to the advertised working hours or we will be unable to proceed with your applicatio

The Partnership

We’re the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re not just employees, we’re Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us.  

We’re ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose.   

As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect. 

We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we’re free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective. 

As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it.  

Important points to note:  

It’s important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you’ll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays. Any DBS checks required will be carried out by a third-party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some of our roles.  

We also recommend that you apply as soon as possible as vacancies can close early if we see a high number of applicants.  

We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview. 

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