We are proud to be an award winning 3PL service specialising in chilled warehousing. Offering clients total supply chain solutions by providing an excellent platform for world class clients providing day one for day one picking capability and complete coverage of the UK and Ireland via eight strategically located warehouses, providing over 100,000 pallet spaces, with a massive 1.5m cases delivered daily.

Reporting to the Transport Manager, the Assistant Transport Manager is responsible for the 24/7 Transport operations, managing the Transport Team and supporting the Transport Manager in ensuring that costs are controlled in line with budget / forecast expectations.

Key Duties of an Assistant Transport Manager: 

• Manage the Depot Transport staff to execute Traffic plans to enable delivery of products to customers within agreed service levels
• Reduce non contract maintenance and damage spends through the use of vehicle passports, daily confirmation of spend, in conjunction with other Culina depots
• Ensure that all available fleet is on the road and declared to enable the Planning Team to plan the resource
• Motivate and develop the team through engagement, training and personal development plans
• Ensure all staff are fully trained and have the correct equipment
• Ensure that the Transport team comply with all relevant statutes and regulations
• Communicate with 3rd Party hauliers in regard to control of all reported defects on drop trailers left for pre loading
• Check and approve maintenance cost reports and related invoices
• Ensure annual MOTs and service intervals on all fleet equipment are carried out on time
• Monitor, Audit and Control suppliers
• Attend Monthly Customer review meetings in the absence of the Transport Manager
• Supports communication throughout department including team briefings and publication of KPIs
• Support implementation of service improvements in conjunction with customers and other areas of the business
• Generate and implement ideas with regards to staff and operational changes, which will help drive continuous improvement
• Ensure a secure and safe environment for staff, both in your department and across the wider business
• Be responsible for the maintenance and fuel aspect of Transport Budget, to include various KPI’s and costs
• Support the company in regard to reducing its carbon footprint, for example reducing road miles
• Ability to deputise for the Transport Manager

• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is highly desirable
• Good commercial knowledge of transport operations including experience of operating in a closed book, shared user environment
• Previous management experience within a FMCG environment
• Leadership and motivational qualities and proven experience of building a team
• Knowledge and understanding of WTD, Drivers Hours and Tachograph Regulations
• Operational knowledge of health & safety legislation
• Planning and organising skills with a high level of numeracy
• An effective communicator at all levels, good verbal and written skills
• Genuine team player, a firm and confident manager who is skilled at setting clear objectives and motivating their team
• Tolerant of change and able to work within an evolving organisation
• Able to thrive in a highly competitive and demanding environment
• The ability to problem solve in a pressurised environment

As part of its Drive to make Culina Logistics 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 People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Competitive salary
• Competive holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Bonus
• Private Medical Cover
• Retail discounts via our benefit platform

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