Job Description

Job Introduction

As we continue our mission to make people and nature happy through reinventing chocolate, we're looking for a

Transport Team Manager

to join our

Transport Team

on a

permanent

basis.


As Transport Team Manager, you will be responsible for all driver's engagement, performance and compliance. You will be at the heart of our transport operation, ensuring compliance with both internal and external policies. You will also take ownership of our fleet of commercial vehicles and related assets, making sure that they are operating safely, efficiently and to their full potential.


Reporting directly to our Transport Planning Manager, you will support in identifying root causes and escalate risks and opportunities to ensure service levels are met, taking full responsibility for the operation of your shift and manage Transport office activities as well as communication to all stakeholders and Transport Managers.


This is a great opportunity for an experienced Transport Team Manager to lead, coach and manage your team by continuously delivering business agreed standards and KPI's.

Salary:

up to 41,400 per annum.

Shift Pattern:

operating on a rotating weekly shift pattern of

6am - 2pm and 2pm - 10pm.

As well as a competitive salary and a range of company benefits, you'll receive

50% discount on all products, and a

70% discount for you and your guests when you stay at our Rabot Estate hideaway on the paradise island of Saint Lucia.


The on-site location for this role is primarily at our Distribution Centre 'Beta', in

Harpole

, Northampton. There will also be occasional travel to our other Distribution Centre 'Alpha' in

St. Neots,

Cambridgeshire.

What you'll be doing....

Ensure all daily / weekly tasks are carried out to the highest standard. Ensure OTIF is met with service to stores and any failures are investigated fully and corrective action taken. Complete RTW interviews and accident investigations. Manage driver holidays. Manage driver performance for attendance, infringements, Telematics Score, KPL and accidents. Ensure fleet is always compliant with O'Licence responsibilities (maintenance, weight/loading & record keeping). Ensure driver's daily/weekly tasks are compliant with vehicle checks and driver hours. Maintain all vehicle information and inspection records and ensure it is stored securely. Plan and support events for drivers and transport colleagues to improve engagement. Work with Transport Planning Manager to create action plans to ensure Engagement survey results are actioned. Ensure any variances in driver hours planned and actual hours are understood and rectified. Also manage budget for fleet performance on fuel, vehicle lease and hire.

Who you are...

Essential

Demonstrable significant Transport Management Experience. Commercially aware and results driven. Demonstrable experience within people management of large teams

Desirable

CPC National / Internationally qualified. Driver Assessor

Who are we?

We're one of the UK's favourite premium chocolate brands, with a range of products spanning luxury gifts, alcohol and our pioneering drinking chocolate system, the Velvetiser(TM).


A cacao pod takes years to grow - it can't be rushed if it's going to be just right for our products. The same can be said for Hotel Chocolat, which originally started as a mint production company before we realised it was luxury chocolate that we were really passionate about.


Now, we're market leaders in the industry. What began as an online-only business grew to over 140 stores across the UK, and we're still growing... Today, we're multi-category, multi-channel, and multi-territory, and our customers, colleagues, cacao farmers and suppliers all benefit from the success we make together.


To learn more about us and read about our People Pledge - our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion - click here: hotelchocolat.com/uk/engaged-ethics/our-people.html