Transport Operations Manager - Wickes

Wickes is an exciting, fast paced, changing environment and we have a lot going on at the moment! We strongly believe our culture is one of the many reasons people join us as well as the opportunity to excel and get involved in different initiatives, we’re a great bunch!

We are currently looking for a Transport Operations Manager to support the Wickes K&B Distribution function on a national basis as part of the Distribution Leadership team. This role will require you to drive performance improvements within the HDC Transport Operations and also will include preparation and delivery of training across distribution functions and project work; to share a Best Practice Approach.

The job holder will be expected to support the Transport Assistant General Manager in maintaining service and managing costs through detailed management of the P&L and strategic change of the network planning function.

This role within Wickes is essential - this means the potential is high, as is the opportunity for growth.

Job Description:

• Develop and maintain a Safe Working Culture

• Develop and maintain engaged culture across the K&B distribution, by ensuring colleague involvement in projects and promoting individual development to deliver leading edge customer satisfaction and >99.9% OTIF performance

• Delivering Fleet and Compliance training and workshops in conjunction with the Operations Managers  across all outbase locations . This is to include practical training such as Company Inductions, Vehicle Familiarisation and FTA Systems and Legal compliance training

• Drive performance against plan completing plan vs actual on route planning both pre and post delivery , maximisation and management of driver hours in line with RTD and KPL performance

• Design and development of training material and literature to include Training and Induction, Delivery documentation and handouts inc signoff documents , SOP Design and Risk assessments

• Ensure compliance to Standard Operating Procedures. Ensure Company policies are communicated, applied and embedded across all sites within role remit

• Maintain a compliant transport operation in line with EU and RTD Regulations

• Provide Coaching and development to all members of the distribution team, creating a succession plan for all key areas within the areas of responsibility

What are we looking for:

• Educated to GCSE, O level or equivalent

• National Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Transport

• Cat C HGV Licence

• Minimum 3/5 years experience in a transport/distribution line manager role

• IT Literate  (Microsoft Office/Google) Intermediate)

• Comfortable in building an engaged and High performing culture

• Transport Planning together with Fleet and Compliance management experience

• Continuous Improvement and Lean management experience

• Managing Change and Project management experience

• Working knowledge of Transport law inc EU drivers hours and RTD

• Health and Safety

What we can offer you?

Wickes is more than just the nation’s favourite DIY store. We’re part of the Travis Perkins Group, one of the UK’s top employers and that’s why the first thing you’ll notice at Wickes is the way everyone pulls together. It’s a place where we’ll ask for your ideas, listen to your opinions and value the contributions you make. Chances are you’ve never experienced anything quite like our culture. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we’ll make you feel right at home

Our strong family values and 'cornerstones' lie at the heart of the success of our journey - from family business to forward thinking business. If matching your ambition to our culture is an exciting prospect, there's never been a better time to join us.  And if, like us, you put customers at heart of everything you do, you can expect to be rewarded with a full package of perks on top of a salary that grows with you as you grow in our business.