<p>Sainsburys Crick is looking to recruit a Transport Shift Manager to work an average of 42 hours per week on a ‘4 on 4 off’ rotating days and nights shift pattern. &nbsp;You will be responsible for the management of the Transport, Warehouse and Yard operations.&nbsp;The site runs approximately 175 journeys per day and cross docks 20,000 pallets per week.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Key duties and accountabilities:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Includes but not limited to:</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Responsible for managing 125 HGV drivers across various shift patterns, liaising with the Driver Trainer, managing infringements, WTD and ensuring legal compliance.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Overall responsibility for the chilled warehouse cross dock operation, liaising with the &nbsp;Warehouse Supervisor,&nbsp;managing 10-15 warehouse colleagues per shift.</li> <li>Working alongside the Fleet Manager ensuring our fleet of 67 units and 72 trailers are legally compliant</li> <li>Ensuring time sensitive journeys are dispatched on time and arrive at Sainsburys RDC’s and suppliers on time.</li> <li>Ensuring company policies and procedures are applied consistently&nbsp;</li> <li>Route cause analysis of personal and vehicle accidents ensuring investigations have appropriate actions taken</li> <li>Ensure that employees are managed in a consistent way in line with current processes to help achieve business and personal growth&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Completing detailed and thorough investigations and disciplinary hearings</li> <li>Achieve and exceed KPI`s in line with the business goals</li> <li>Lead a culture where Health and Safety is part of our daily activities&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Communicate effectively to internal and external customers</li> <li>Supply accurate information on operational status as and when required including shift handover&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Mentor and develop your team to aid progression, succession planning and skill sets.</li> <li>Liaising with the central planning team to analyse previous plans and build on improvements</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Qualifications, Key Skills and Experience Required;&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>CPC National desirable but not essential&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience in managing a HGV transport operation</li> <li>Experience in warehouse management</li> <li>Ideally experienced in cross dock warehouse operations, but not essential</li> <li>Effectively communicate at all levels in a variety of formats&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages, particularly Excel</li> <li>IOSH & health safety qualifications advantageous but not essential</li> <li>Experience working in a unionised environment advantageous but not essential</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Direct Reports:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;Warehouse Supervisor, First Line Manager, Drivers</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What we offer:</strong></p> <ul> <li>We truly value our colleagues and provide a market-leading benefits package:</li> <li>Discount card – 10% discount off on your shopping at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu and Habitat after four weeks. &nbsp;This increases to 15% discount off at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday and 15% off at Argos every pay day.</li> <li>Generous holiday entitlement, maternity and paternity leave. &nbsp;</li> <li>Pension – we’ll match 4% of your contributions and if you change your pension plan, you may receive more from us.</li> <li>Sainsbury’s share scheme – build up an investment at discounted rates</li> <li>Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice</li> <li>Colleague networks – link with like-minded people to help fulfil your potential. &nbsp;</li> <li>Our Cycle to Work scheme gives you the opportunity to hire a new bike and cycling equipment, whilst saving on tax and NI. &nbsp;</li> <li>Special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>