Transport Team Leader

Company Description

Culina Logistics provides integrated supply chain services and expertise for food & drink products that require strict refrigerated temperatures.

As a Transport Team Leader you will be responsible for the supervision of the Transport Operations Team and the driver team, including the daily planning of company and third-party resources, ensuring that all vehicles and drivers receive clear, precise instructions and are fully utilised.

Shift: Sunday to Thursday nights, 17:00-01:30
Salary: £37,724.20 per annum

• Allocate both drivers and vehicles to loads in the most efficient way, taking into account holidays and sickness, driver hours and WTD regulations.
• Plan driver start times to meet the sites despatch KPI.
• Proactively communicate with third party hauliers to ensure collection times are adhered to from site.
• Liaise with the shunting operation covering pre‑loading and unloading operation.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with drivers, communicating accurate start times, load information, directions.
• Ensure orders are despatched and delivered in the right condition in line with customer specifications.
• Communicate with the collection or delivery points to advise of any delays.
• Ensure that service levels are achieved and maintained, in conjunction with other departments.
• Allocate equipment to meet maintenance/service intervals as instructed by the maintenance planner.
• Adhere to the business Health & Safety policy, ensuring that all accidents are reported.

• Transport experience in FMCG environment.
• Excellent communication skills to deliver accurate information.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Able to work as part of a team or individually.
• Knowledge & experience of tachograph / driving rules and regulations.
• CPC National desirable but not essential.
• Attention to detail / accuracy.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office packages.
• Effectively prioritise workload to meet set deadlines.

We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation, committed to employee development and recognising success for hard‑working performers. Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to help shape your future within logistics.

• Annual Leave 224 hours inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension scheme – 4% employee and 4% employer contribution.
• Life Assurance – 2× your annual salary.
• Wellness via Employee Assistance Programme – confidential telephone counselling and legal information service available 24/7.
• Eye Care vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition programmes, including Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts – access to over 50 retailer discounts through our benefit platform.

If you meet the requirements for this role and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and become part of our #Winning Team!