Job Title: Transport and Distribution Team Manager
Location: Holmfirth
Salary: Dependant on experience
Job type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Monday – Friday with some weekend work
For over half a century, Longley Farm has worked hard to produce the very best dairy products. Quality and goodness come naturally and are the hallmarks of our independent dairy built on traditional family values. These values have been vital in helping us create a range of award-winning dairy products which are enjoyed in Yorkshire and around the world.
We are now looking to recruit a transport and distribution manager to join our established transport team. There is genuine scope and opportunity for talented individuals with the right attitude and approach to work to progress their career with us. In return for the opportunities and benefits Longley Farm offers, we ask for the highest standards of commitment and professionalism from our team.
About the role:
We ask that all our team are able to demonstrate a reasonable degree of flexibility. This role will predominantly be Monday to Friday with some weekend work required. This role will require the person to be available to address any urgent matters that may arise outside of normal working hours.
Key duties:
- Working closely with our distribution and vehicle maintenance team, you will be responsible for the managing and coordination of all transport matters including the organisation of schedules and routes
- Communicating with our drivers to ensure they have the information they need to ensure a smooth, efficient and quality service to our valued customers
- Managing the transport activities of the operator license, ensuring business and driver compliance with relevant legislation; identifying and addressing driver infringements
- Ensuring drivers hours and absence are tracked and cover is in place
- Providing administrative and managerial support to the leadership team
- Excellent attention to detail, taking care and pride in the quality of your work
- Commitment to excellent food hygiene and health and safety practices
About you:
We are looking for candidates that demonstrate:
- Previous experience of working in a transport role with the ability and knowledge to run the business’s operator license
- Focus on the delivery of quality and customer-orientated service
- You will have an HGV licence and CPC qualification
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
- Effective and collaborative communication skills
- A good understanding of driving legislation and the UK road network
- Computer literate, strong written, verbal and problem-solving skills
- Pride in yourself, your work and our products
All applicants must possess excellent interpersonal skills and must be currently eligible to work in the United Kingdom.
What’s on offer?
We offer highly competitive rates of pay, which will be negotiable dependent on experience. Opportunities for further development and progression working alongside our long-serving and knowledgeable team.
- Contributory pension scheme
- 33 days holiday per year
- Some paid breaks
- Additional benefits
Please click the APPLY button to send your CV for this role.
Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Logistics Manager, Distribution Controller, Fleet Manager, Transport Manager, Logistics Supervisor, Fleet Supervisor, Transport Supervisor, Logistics Coordinator, Transportation Manager, Freight Manager, Transport Planner, Supply Chain Controller, Cargo Manager, Transport Coordinator, Shipment Manager may also be considered for this role.
