Culina Logistics is the leading 3rd party UK logistics business specialising in chilled warehousing providing an excellent platform for food and drink manufacturers.

We are now recruiting for a Transport First Line Managers on a full time, permanent basis at our Stafford depot.

We currently have two openings for the below shifts. 

• Monday - Friday  20:00 - 06:30 
• Flexible - nights/days 

First Line Manager will be responsible for: 

• Maintain clear and effective communication with drivers e.g. accurate start times, load information, directions, additional shifts etc
• Planning of driver and vehicle resource to achieve delivery/collection times
• 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 
• To ensure legal compliance regarding any defects, services, MOT’s etc
• Carry out disciplinary hearings, RTW meetings, substance misuse procedure etc
• Ensure any risk assessments at depot are organised and carried out accordingly
• Ensure all accidents/incidents/near miss are logged and reported
• 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

This list is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake other duties.

• Transport experience in FMCG environment
• Significant knowledge & experience of tachograph/driving rules and regulations
• Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours
• Previous management, supervisory experience 
• Planning and organising skills, high level of numeracy
• Good IT skills including Microsoft office packages
• Effectively prioritise work load in order to meet set deadlines
• Be professional, approachable and helpful to ensure smooth running of the general operation 
• CPC National desirable but not essential

In return we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Life Assurance
• Staff facilities including vending machines and canteen area
• Access to our benefits platform: discounts on high street retailers, utilities, holidays and cinema tickets
• Health cash plans
• Training and development with career progression opportunities and MANY MORE

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