Culina Group a well established leader in the logistics market is recruiting for a Transport First Line Manager on a full time, permanent basis at our Bristol depot.

Work Pattern : Tuesday to Saturday

Shifts: - 22.30 - 07.00

The role holder will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Effective planning of driver and vehicle resource to achieve delivery/collection times, creating and updating daily run summary
• Liaise with the shunting operation covering pre loading & unloading operation
• Ensuring that service levels are achieved and maintained, in conjunction with other departments
• Optimisation of resource and adherence of WTD and drivers’ hours legislation
• Using the Driver Rota, plan drivers according to shift pattern and available hours, taking into account holidays and sickness
• Equipment control through sign in/sign out procedure
• To ensure legal compliance regarding any defects, services, MOT’s etc
• Carry out disciplinary hearings, return to work meetings, substance misuse procedure etc in order to maintain standards and ensure that employees work at an appropriate level
• Ensure any risk assessments at depot are organised and carried out accordingly
• Ensure all accidents/incidents/near miss are logged and reported in line with company procedures
• Maintain clear and effective communication with drivers, communicating accurate start times, load information, directions, additional shifts etc
• To increase staff retention and maintain good morale, reporting any driver’s issues or concerns to management. In turn, communicate any operational changes that may affect a driver’s daily duties
• Ensure adherence to all statutory and legal requirements, adhere to all health & safety/ safe systems of work

Competence Requirements:

• Significant knowledge & experience of tachograph/ driving rules and regulations
• CPC National desirable but not essential
• Previous management/ supervisory experience 
• Planning and organising skills, high level of numeracy
• Good IT skills including Microsoft office packages.
• Have knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours
• Significant transport experience in FMCG environment

In return for your passion, hard work and determination in providing outstanding service to our customers we offer:

• Opportunities to progress through the warehouse or into other roles within the business
• Competitive holidays
• Free hot drinks and on site catering facilities
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Childcare vouchers
• Retail discounts
• Training, development and secondments opportunities and MANY MORE.

If you meet the criteria above and are interested in and use to working in a fast paced organisation then click APPLY NOW  and #joinourwinningteam!