Full-time, £34,232.64 - £34,232.64 per annum
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Salary: £34,232.64 - £34,232.64 per annum
Hours: Full-time
Contracted Hours: 39
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Stafford North Park Business Park, Stone Road, Stafford, ST18 9SE
Description
Transport First Line Manager
Stafford Fulfilment Centre
£34,232.64 pa +20% night allowance where applicable, 39 hours
At Pets, our aim is to give the nation’s pets what they need to be at their ball-chasing, tail-wagging best. Because we will not rest until every spaniel has a squeezy toy. Every calico has a cat tree. Every rabbit has a run. We are motivated to find the best talent in the Logistics & Distribution industry. Right now, we are looking for a First Line Manager to join our Transport Team at our Fulfilment Centre in Stafford.
The Role
The Transport FLM vacancies would suit ambitious individuals, who have a demonstratable history within the transport industry within a people-oriented, 24/7 multi-site operation. This is a great platform to further your management career within a growing and financially stable organisation. The role is based on a 4 on 4 off day shift pattern, 12-hour shifts, and will include some weekend working. Flexibility will be required dependant on business needs.
The Person
Our ideal person will have experience in leading a team within a distribution and transport setting and can use those leadership qualities to inspire yourself and others to achieve daily objectives and support continuous improvement. The person should have proficient IT capability, comfortable with Transport Management systems and have up to date experience and working knowledge in driver legislation such as Tachograph or similar. Must have a full clean driving licence and have the ability and motivation to be able to study and pass the TMCPC.
Key Responsibilities
You will be a naturally energetic, motivational leader with drive and passion in what you do, capable of creating a collaborative team work ethic and an environment in which people feel they are really part of the success of the business. You will lead to deliver excellent service to our stores, through effective day-to-day management and engagement of our Transport division. You will have responsibility of sizeable fleet, which is dynamic and operating on a multi-drop and collection basis which services an extensive geographical coverage.Reporting to the Transport Operations Manager your key relationships will be with the Warehouse Managers and the wider Transport management team as well as our key partners and suppliers.You will inspire a culture-based teamwork ethic, recognising and rewarding exceptional performance and conversely addressing any areas of below standard performance consistently and fairly. Exceptional communication skills and an ability to give direction will be essential. It is also important that you have a commercial and analytical mind and can identify areas for continuous improvement at every opportunity.
What you will get in return
Attractive rates of pay.Annual Leave (including Bank holidays), with an increase after 2 years continuous service. An extra day’s holiday when it is your birthday.Stakeholder pension planPersonal Health Insurance scheme (if in Pension Scheme)Life assurance20% Pets at Home discount scheme after 12 weeks servicePets’ “Treats” voluntary benefits package
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Please note that we reserve the right to close this job advertisement prior to the stated closing date if suitable candidates are identified. We encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly.
“Pets just see people. They are not biased, and they do not discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience do not perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!”
Organisation: Pets at Home
Date Posted: 05-09-2024
Expiry Date: 19-09-2024