Job Description

About the role

We are currently recruiting a Transport Shift Manager to join our Transport team in Hoddesdon.


The objective of the role is to ensure that our large, fast-moving Transport operation runs smoothly and efficiently, by achieving optimum service levels across all contracts whilst working to specific KPIs.


You will be responsible for
Daily management of health, safety and colleague wellbeing Follow Company Health and Safety polices & investigate and report accidents/incidents whilst on shift Lead and develop a team of Assistant Shift Managers and Drivers Lead a busy shift ensuring operational compliance and customer satisfaction Achieve department KPI's set by the business Problem solving, overcoming obstacles that arise during the shift Maintain professionalism, and promote a positive and respectful working culture when interacting with colleagues and business departments Ensure all colleagues follow Company policies and procedures to ensure compliance Ensure all legal compliance is adhered to Monitor and control finances within the department Drive business standards, ensuring headcount achieves customer demands and deliver on objectives set by the business Be familiar with all aspects of legislation relating to commercial vehicles including tachograph and Driver's hours regulations Deputise for Transport Manager as and when required Analyse systems and data to effectively to determine root causes Monitor depot temperature control system

You will need
CPC qualification Tachomaster and Microlise experience Office and administrative experience at management level A high degree of confidentiality, accuracy & effective communication The ability to lead an effective team Have the technical capability around systems and process flows Intermediate level of all Microsoft packages Ability to build effective relationships within & across departments High level of problem solving



About The Company

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.


Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we're a place where Everyone's Welcome.


We know life looks a little different for each of us. That's why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We're proud that Booker is a

Disability Confident Committed

employer and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact

recruitment@bookergroup.com

Please note
We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.
On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.
Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco
For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk
What's in it for you

The additional Benefits of being part of the BEST team!

10% Tesco discount, which increases to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks (all discounts apply to home delivery) 20% discount on F&F Clothing 10% discount at Tesco Cafe 10% Booker discount Pizza Hut Restaurants: 25% discount after 3pm, excludes buffet and deals 25% discount at selected Burger King restaurants Contributory Pension. 1 year life assurance for all colleagues; or 3 years if you join the pension scheme Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family & the opportunity to join a healthcare cash plan. * An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including cinema vouchers & a cycle to work scheme