Sainsburys St Helens Yard Colleague

Wincanton

  • St Helens, Merseyside
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 hours ago
Job Category: TransportJob Description:Grade: M1Reports to: Transport Team Manager Business area: Group TransportLocation: HaydockSummary and purpose of position:Wincanton is a leading third party logistics (3PL) and supply chain solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. As the largest British logistics company, we work in industry sectors as diverse as milk, defence, energy, retail, consumer goods and construction, supporting every stage of development and adding value through our supply chain expertise and innovative approach to logistics challenges. With over 17,000 colleagues across more than 200 sites and a 3,400 strong fleet of vehicles, we put our customers at the heart of everything we do and our mission is “to make our customers' business better, every day.”Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That's why we provide significant opportunities for career progress, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.To deliver great service to our stores through effective day to day management and engagement of our transport colleagues. Under the guidance of the Transport Team Managers, working to create an effective and positive working environment, which supports the delivery of the transport KPIs.Manage and ensure the efficiency of trailer availability.Act as the hub of communication for the depot, collaborating effectively with every relevant department.Ensuring that a robust shift handover is completed.Provide instructions to the depot shunt teams.Managing movements within the yard; making sure they are prioritised as and when necessary.Accurate representation of the yard view.Assist the fleet department with all their servicing and maintenance requirements.Responsible for the correct placing of vehicles within the yard.Creates and sustains effective working relationships displaying our values.Collate data and escalate concerns as and when necessary to line manager.Pre shift brief with the shunt team to run through shift requirements whilst working on colleague engagementManage inbound / outbound ANPR - dealing with any issues that present themselves.Associated Transport Clerical Duties as requiredEssentialGood understanding of the warehouse / transport operation. * Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative.
  • Customer focused.
  • Able to communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Organisational and analytical skills.
  • Flexible approach to a small team environment.
  • PC literate. (Excel / Word)
Our Commitment:Our people are our most important asset and as such we are continuously expanding our capability programs to provide you with opportunities to build and extend your professional, functional, and management skills. Your development through coaching is our priority. Continuous learning takes place through a broad variety of opportunities and types of engagements. Access to the latest technological innovations in the logistics and supply chain industry, as well as Wincanton's deep knowledge and expertise in our field, constitute a superb platform for your professional development.About Us:Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. Through a wealth of experience and knowledge Wincanton provides business critical services including storage, handling and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer 'dark stores'; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK's best-known companies.

Wincanton