Transport Front Line Manager

Transport Front Line Manager
Do you have experience in working within Transport in a large organisation? Have you got your CPC national license or interested in obtaining it? Are you looking for a new challenge? We are looking for a Transport Front Line Manager to join our team based in Brackley.
We are a leading supplier of Poultry products into an impressive range of customers in the UK retail and food service sectors. With ambitious plans for the future, there hasn’t been a more exciting time to join us.
Join us as a Transport Front Line Manager and you can be a part of the aspiring team that brings Avara Foods to life.
This role is based on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern:
Working hours 18.00 – 06.00
Purpose of the role
As a Transport Front Line Manager you will be required to manage effectively and safely all aspects of the Transport Operation based at Brackley. Ensuring that all Livehaul and Distribution plans are achieved, allocating the correct cost effective and safest resource to enable this on time.
Your key responsibilities will include:
•Oversee and effectively manage the transport operation to include the management of all transport based systems (Tachomaster, Telematics and Jigsaw fuelling software) etc.
•Ensure all drivers complete a full debrief and the daily paperwork flow to include daily inspection of vehicles is completed to ensure compliance
•Monitor that all drivers download Tacho information at debrief
•Oversee that all operations are carried out in a safe and responsible manner and Health and Safety Policies and Standard Operating Procedures are properly managed and adhered to at all times
•Fully investigate and take appropriate remedial action for all accidents near misses or damage within the department and report appropriately
•Maintain the driver licence checks of Avara employees and agency drivers working on our behalf and completed in line with policy expectations
•Ensure that the welfare of the animals is always a priority and that all relevant legislation and our Birds in Transit policy is adhered to at all times
•Monitor the training and development needs of any subordinate staff ensuring they are identified and addressed, and contribute generally to the development of an overall learning culture within the company
What we are looking for:
•Proven track record in logistics and transport operations
•Health and Safety and Compliance responsibility
•High level of UK graphical knowledge
•Excellent organizational, written and oral communication
•Good team skills
A little about us:
We are a leading supplier of chicken, turkey and duck products into an impressive range of customers in the UK retail and food service sectors. We are a fully integrated business controlling the whole product supply chain, which include feed mills, farms, hatcheries and factories with associated transport and logistics functions that employ more than 6000 people.
The growth of our business is based on providing a high quality, affordable product and delivering great service levels to our customers. This is achieved by investing in people, utilising the latest technology and being uncompromising in our commitment to high quality and food standards.
What’s in it for you?
We are committed to making sure our employees reap rewards of commitment and great performance. You will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded
We offer comprehensive training as well as development and career progression opportunities. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following:
•31 days holiday
•5% Pension
•Group life assurance
•Various lifestyle benefits
If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today to be our new Transport Front Line Manager!
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer