Transport Team Leader

Job Title: Transport Team Leader Hours : 48 hours per week Shift times : Monday to Friday & Saturday Rate of Pay : £ 14.93 per hourThis role is in support of Cencora's wholesale distribution services in Europe operating through our Alliance Healthcare business. Job Purpose: To drive, motivate and be the first point of contact for Team Members in the achievement of daily operational targets, set by the Management Team, with a focus on guiding and developing staff your team. To plan and expedite the effective and efficient control of the Branch transport / distribution operation with budgeted targets and operational objectives. Responsibilities: Ensure company procedure/standards are adopted and monitored with regards to transportation of products Leadership of the administration team and am porters Weekly and daily input of driver's payments and overtime Reporting of vehicle defects/maintenance requirements to ensure road-worthiness and compliance with company requirements Effective reaction to breakdowns and accidents Ensuring vehicle security disciplines are maintained Effective reporting and monitoring of vehicle accidents/incidents Ensure all Fines are investigated Ensuring Telephone queries are answered and dealt with as soon as possible Ensuring standards are maintained with regards to vehicle and driver presentation Ensuring monitoring standards are maintained with regards to order control, driver records, customer service-related incidents Overall knowledge of operation required, to cover during absence and holidays Requirements: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Intermediate numeracy and literacy Excellent time management and organisational skills People management experience Vehicle maintenance procedures/schedule Proven experience in a transportation or logistics role preferably within a team leader role Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and engage team members. Knowledge of transportation regulations, route planning, and vehicle maintenance practices. Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities to handle complex logistics challenges Valid Drivers LicenseIn addition to your salary, we can offer you the following additional benefits working with us, Service based holidays Full uniform and PPE provided Contributory pension scheme after 3 months service Career development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme Perks at Work with discounts at various retailersWhilst Alliance Healthcare is committed to developing positive policies to promote equal opportunities in employment, we have a duty of care to ensure we do not instigate or worsen any conditions that would prevent the team member from carrying out manual handling duties. On that basis, for this role, we cannot make reasonable adjustments for any applicant who is unable to carry out such duties.