Transport Section Leader (Nights)

Job description

Vacancy Specification

As the Transport Manager's go-to person at our Goldthorpe 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 servicing 102 stores.


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.
 
About You:
·  Has a strong background in transport management within a large-scale operation
·  Class 1 HGV License 
·  In date CPC (desirable)
·  Computer literate including strong office skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams and Outlook
·  Team player, leading from the front
·  Be willing to go above and beyond 
·  Has a can-do attitude and works well under pressure

What You'll Get In Return:

·   Salary: £52,353 Rising to £56,165
·  Shift pattern: Predominately Monday to Friday - Working one in 4 weekends 
·  Working hours: 20:00 - 05:00
·  Paid breaks
·  Annual holiday entitlement
·  Long service awards
·  Workplace pension contribution 
·  Sabbatical policy
·  Parental leave pay
·  Employee assistance programme
·  Bike to work scheme
·  Discounted health benefits
·  Financial wellbeing: Affordable loans, debt consolidation, savings and health checks
·  An extensive range of discounts and savings.

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.


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