Store Deputy Transport Manager
Posted 13 hours 16 minutes ago by Selco Builders Warehouse
- Reporting to the Deputy Manager and line managing Delivery Supervisor, HGV & Van Drivers, Pickers and agency drivers.
- Overseeing the daily operation of the delivery service.
- Answer customers enquiry's, while continually looking for opportunities to up sell and promote Selco services.
- Maximising the delivery service to help achieve the sales target and maximise profitability for the store and wider business
- Understanding what the delivery service team needs to do to be profitable, successful, and serve its customers well
- Set direction for the direct reports, defining an assigning task and monitoring results
- Planning the deliveries in advance and ensure the picks are accurate and loaded correctly, safely and in line with legal and company requirements.
- Ensuring the plant/vehicle defecting checking is completed before plant is used or vehicles leaves site
- Managing outbound deliveries and ensuring fleet VOR issues are resolved & preventative maintenance inspection (PMI) are completed on time as per schedule.
- Communicating delivery information and resolve issues promptly
- Deliveries checked for accuracy and safety, and paperwork correct
- Making commercially sound decisions that drive store and delivery service success
- Managing and minimising damages caused by plant and colleagues, including vehicle damages and damages to property Develop in depth product knowledge and learn the top products.
- Complete gap walk, stock replenishment and rotation, create stock adjustments for damaged/stolen products
- Actioning planograms, replacing labels and updating promotional material
- Collect trolleys, ensure carpark and salesfloor is clean, tidy and hazard free and safe
- Serving customers at the checkouts (collect/sales desk), processing the sale accurately, continually looking for opportunities to up sell and promote Selco services.
- Briefing business change, strategy and sales & delivery plan to all of the team including agency drivers
- Conducting training, briefing & inductions to direct reports and agency drivers
- Performance management of direct reports
- The contracted hours for this role are 40 per week.
At Selco Builders Warehouse, we believe in rewarding our colleagues with a benefits package that truly makes a difference. Here's what you'll enjoy when you join our team:
Work-Life Balance & Extras
- Colleague Discount- Enjoy discounts at Selco and other Grafton Group businesses to help with home improvements.
- Holiday Buy Scheme- Purchase extra holiday and spread the cost over 12 months.
- Paid Volunteer Leave- Take time off to give back to a cause close to your heart.
- Enhanced Family Leave Pay- Extra support for maternity, paternity, adoption, and fertility treatments.
- Free Breakfast- Start your day right with access to our in-store and office pantries.
- Apprenticeships & Career Development- Learn, grow, and take your career to the next level.
- Refer a Friend Bonus- Know someone great? Earn a bonus when they join our team!
Financial Benefits
- Enhanced Pension Scheme- We match every 1% above the statutory 5% that you contribute.
- EarlyPay- Access your earned wages before payday when you need them.
- Profit-Based Bonus Scheme- We work hard and celebrate success with quarterly and yearly bonuses.
- ShareSave Scheme- Share in the success you help create! Save from just £5 a month and have the option to become a Grafton Group Plc shareholder.
- Retail & Leisure Discounts- Save on groceries, restaurants, cinema tickets, theme parks, utilities and more!
Health & Wellbeing
- Health Cash Plan- We cover the cost of a plan that lets you claim cash back on everyday medical treatments like dental, optical, and prescriptions. Plus, access video consultations with a GP.
- Employee Assistance Programme- Free and confidential support, including counselling, financial guidance, and legal advice.
- Life Assurance- Protection for your loved ones should the unexpected happen.
- Gym Discounts- Save up to 25% at hundreds of health clubs nationwide.
- Cycle to Work Scheme- Get a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice, saving on tax and making commuting easier!
Looking to build a career with a company that's proud to support the nation's tradespeople? At Selco Builders Warehouse, we're always on the lookout for enthusiastic, down-to-earth individuals who bring a positive, team-first attitude to everything they do!
We're a well-established name in the industry with a strong store network across the UK-and we're continuing to invest in our people, our business, and our future. It's a busy, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, but you'll be surrounded by great colleagues and backed by a superb reward and benefits package.
We're committed to being a truly inclusive employer. That means creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and able to thrive-regardless of background or experience. Health and Safety remains our top priority, and we'll always support our colleagues in doing their best work, safely.