Assistant Transport Team Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Due to internal growth and progression within our fantastic Wigan DC team, we are now recruiting for a Assistant Transport Team Manager!
We are a fast paced, ever growing retail business and are looking for people who share our values to join this team.
What will I be doing?
To support the Transport Team Managers in effectively co-ordinating all elements of the Transport function.
What will I be accountable for?
Key accountabilities will include:
- Dispatch drivers in line with the Transport Daily Plan.
- Debrief Drivers at the end of their shift, using the Red/Green Debrief Procedure.
- Ensuring that the Transport Team Managers are fully notified of driver allocation Including driver no shows.
- Analyse and confirm driver hours from tachomaster mirror’s the driver’s daily journey time.
- Daily completion of the Driver Delivery Schedule ensuring the correct inputting of:
- Driver Journey hours
- Driver duty hours
- Document of fuel usage
- Trunk case information
What are we looking for?
Skill
- Experienced in working in a Transport environment is desired but not essential.
- Capable of coping with significant change and a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail.
- Highly motivated.
- Strong communicator.
- Flexible to suit business needs.
- PC Literate.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General Merchandise & Superstores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Transport Team Manager roles across Poundland's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General Merchandise & Superstores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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