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Location

Bedford, Bedfordshire | United Kingdom

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Job description

Transport Team Leader - Bedford – £30,000.00 per annum - Excellent Career Opportunity - Apply Today!
Ignition Driver Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Transport Team Leader, to be based with our client in Bedford. Our client is a nationwide drinks distributor, providing a one-stop drinks service to thousands of hospitality venues across the UK. 

Full training will be provided for this role, but it is important that you can demonstrate 12 months previous experience and show that you have transferable skills. 

The Role: 
Transport knowledge is preferable, as you will be working in a busy transport office, and the role will include: 

• Leading the Transport Team, ensuring all duties are undertaken: 
  • Liaising with the warehouse, drivers, and customers
    • Briefing and de-briefing drivers
    • Providing customer updates on delivery times
  • Ensuring on-time departure and exception reporting
  • Completing license checks for agency drivers and ensuring compliance with O Licence Regulations
  • Checking driver paperwork
  • Completing tachograph entries 
  • Updating delivery schedules 
• Managing rota planning and ensuring staff absence is covered
• Dealing with escalations and customer complaints
• Managing the workforce with: 
  • Performance & output
  • Disciplinary procedures
  • Mentoring & Engagement 

You will be reporting to the Transport Manager.

Working Hours:
The role is full-time (40 hours), working Monday to Friday, and your hours will be 10:00 - 18:00.
Package Benefits:
Financial

• Immediate Start - begin earning straight away
• Weekly Pay (Friday)
• Company Contribution Pension Scheme

Welfare

• Independent HR team for 24/7 support
• Working in a vibrant and friendly atmosphere 
• Employee Mentoring 

Professional Development

• Fantastic career development opportunities
• Excellent employee growth 
• Continuous training opportunities
• Regular performance assessments to enhance career progression
• Potential permanent employment opportunity

Click " Apply " and submit your details and our Recruitment team will be in touch ASAP to talk through your application.

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Salary

£30k per annum