Transport Section Leader Nights

Transport Section Leader (Nights)

As the Transport Manager's go-to person at our Sheppey Distribution Centre, you'll manage all our drivers and logistics assistants to make sure we meet our targets and ensure the smooth running of our transport department.

Focused and full of energy, you'll naturally get the best out of people. With great communication skills, everyone will know exactly what's expected of them and understand their tasks. This way, you'll help the Transport Manager to achieve a co-operative working environment, first-class service levels and impressive efficiency.

We're investing in brilliant new distribution centres and first-class equipment. So you'll have everything you need to keep things moving efficiently. We do things our own way at Aldi. But whatever we're doing, we must be getting it right. With a wave of impressive sales figures behind us, we're opening new stores at lightning speed. And without our talented Warehouse Operations team, there'd simply be no products in those stores.

But you won't just help others develop. With an eye on your own future, you'll also attend planning meetings, organize rotas and stand in for the Transport Manager whenever necessary.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum 2 years' experience within a transport or logistics function
• Experience of leading or supervising a team in a fast-paced operational environment
• Strong understanding of transport compliance, including Driver Hours, Working Time Directive and Tachograph requirements
• Experience of coordinating operational activities to achieve service, safety and efficiency targets
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and operational systems
• Ability to communicate effectively with drivers, warehouse teams and management
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and support operational requirements where necessary

Desirable Criteria

• Experience within a retail, grocery, FMCG or distribution centre environment
• Previous experience as a Transport Deputy, Transport Supervisor, Shift Manager or similar leadership role
• Knowledge of transport management systems such as Microlise, Manhattan, or equivalent
• CPC qualification or working towards CPC
• Experience managing delivery performance, driver resource and fleet utilisation

Please note, the salary displayed is based on a 45 hours per week contract. Aldi are able to also offer 40 hour contracts and in these instances, the salary offered would be pro-rated.

You'll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location

Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.

If you're looking for a career that gives you more, apply today!