The Role
Transport Team Managers at NEXT work closely with the Transport Assistant Site Manager in the fast-paced and time critical transport operation to ensure it runs smoothly, accurately and cost effectively.
The position available is a 4 on, 4 off day shift working 08:00 - 20:00, averaging 40.25 hours per week. Alongside a basic salary of £17.64 per hour (c£37,000 per annum), we also offer a 11% London weighting allowance.
The Ockendon Regional Service Centre plays a pivotal role ensuring that stores are stocked and our online customers receive the service they expect from the brand. Working a 4 on, 4 off rotation on the busy night shift. It’s fast paced, varied and challenging and we’re looking for a talented and dynamic first line transport manager to join our team.
What you’ll take on
It’s your job to ensure that the team on shift are well organised, trained and motivated to deliver the operational efficiency targets and that all processes are fully H&S compliant.
You’ll be responsible for;
- Managing, training and coaching a team of Drivers (LGV and Van)
- Managing Driver hours and controlling tachograph infringements
- Ensuring full adherence to statutory road transport legislation, O-licence requirements and Company policies and procedures
- Daily and weekly plans to achieve targets and monitor performance
- Monitor and investigate accidents and incidents, identifying root cause and implementing recommendations
What you’ll bring
The Transport department at Next is a fast paced 24 hour operation and so there will often be a need for you to act independently and to think on your feet. You will demonstrate the ability to manage changing priorities, working well under pressure and able to make sound, operational decisions.
Along with proven people management skills, you must have experience of working in a busy transport function, demonstrating solid knowledge of road transport legislation, O-licence requirements and Driver hours.
Your expertise is valued and as a Transport Team Manager, you will need to search out solutions, drawing upon your previous transport management experience to lead the team.
If you’re passionate and love never knowing what the day will bring then this could be the Next step for you. It’s fast paced, varied and challenging and we’re looking for a talented and dynamic first line transport manager to join our team.
About UsYou know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 44,000 people across the Next group. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 450 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 80 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global! About the Team- Sharesave scheme
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
- Generous bonus scheme for many roles
- Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
- Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
- Free on-site parking
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform
- Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
- Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
Skills Required
- Proven people management skills
- Experience working in a busy transport function
- Solid knowledge of road transport legislation
- Knowledge of O-licence requirements
- Knowledge of driver-hours regulations
- Ability to manage changing priorities and work well under pressure
- Ability to make sound operational decisions independently
- Previous transport management experience
What We Do
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. The company supports the heroes on the frontlines of health care by developing innovative technology, services and solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and clinical process for health care providers. BD and its 65,000 employees have a passion and commitment to help improve patient outcomes, improve the safety and efficiency of clinicians’ care delivery process, enable laboratory scientists to better diagnose disease and advance researchers’ capabilities to develop the next generation of diagnostics and therapeutics. BD has a presence in virtually every country and partners with organizations around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. By working in close collaboration with customers, BD can help enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand access to health care. In 2017, BD welcomed C. R. Bard and its products into the BD family. For more information on BD, please visit bd.com.
