Transport Team Leader
On-site · Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Transport Team Leader responsible for monitoring and managing the driving and transport team on a 4 on 4 off, 12-hour day/night rotation. Assist the Transport Shift Manager in overseeing the distribution operation, manage the shift in the Shift Manager’s absence, and control the daily plan to ensure vehicles arrive within allocated time slots. Responsibilities include liaising with customers and suppliers on collections/deliveries, communicating operational issues across sites, coordinating with warehouse/yard teams, supervising traffic assistants and yard staff, generating driver journey sheets, producing operational reports, collating weekly transport audit data, and ensuring agency drivers meet legal work requirements. Emphasis on leadership, scheduling, compliance with transport regulations, and effective communication to maintain service levels.
Required Qualifications
- Leadership abilities and ability to offer direction and support
- Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office
- Working knowledge of transport regulations and driver hours
- Geographical knowledge of the country and motorway network
- Familiarity with transport management systems
- Competence in transport operations legislation
- Ability to work proactively, multitask and prioritize workload
- Team collaboration and delivering results within timelines
- Experience liaising with customers and suppliers regarding collections/deliveries
- Communication with drivers and other sites to resolve issues
- Ability to generate driver journey sheets from in-house systems and produce operational reports
- Experience in auditing and reporting (e.g., missing volume, debriefs, unconfirmed orders)
- Ensuring agency drivers are legally able to work (declaration/digi card)
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