Transport Section Leader

Your New Company

Armstrong Logistics Ltd is a family-run, award-winning logistics company with over 15 years of expertise. Strategically located in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, we operate 24/7, 363 days a year, ensuring efficient and reliable delivery for our clients. Partnered with major UK supermarket retailers, we offer a comprehensive range of services including warehousing, distribution, and transportation. Our modern fleet of vehicles including our first electric truck to guarantee that goods arrive in optimal condition. At Armstrong Logistics, we pride ourselves on balancing economy, sustainability and quality to meet our customers’ needs effectively.

Your New Position

As a Transport Section Leader, you will play a pivotal role in managing and optimising our transport operations. You will be responsible for ensuring that our delivery and collection services meet client Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and are executed efficiently and legally. This position requires a proactive leader who can effectively manage resources, maintain high service standards, and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations

Responsibilited included (but not limited to)

• Resource Management: Effectively manage and plan driver and vehicle resources to achieve delivery/collection times and client SLAs.
• Service Level Maintenance: Ensure that service levels are achieved and maintained, in conjunction with other departments.
• Regulatory Compliance: Optimise resources and adhere to Working Time Directive (WTD) and drivers’ hours legislation.
• Legal Compliance: Ensure legal compliance regarding any defects, services, MOTs, etc.
• Incident Investigation: Investigate all incidents of fleet damage, Road Traffic Incidents (RTIs), and High Potential Near Misses (HPNMs), escalating to line managers for further support.
• Disciplinary Actions: Carry out disciplinary hearings, return to work meetings, and substance misuse procedures.
• Risk Assessments: Ensure any risk assessments at the depot are organised and carried out accordingly.
• Driver Briefings: Conduct pre-brief and debrief sessions with all drivers, ensuring company standards are maintained and adhered to.

Requirments for Success

• Knowledge & Experience: Significant knowledge and experience of tachograph/driving rules and regulations.
• Qualifications: CPC National is desirable but not essential.
• Management Experience: Previous management or supervisory experience.
• Skills: Strong planning and organising skills, high level of numeracy, and excellent negotiating skills with the ability to influence and steer.
• Efficiency Under Pressure: Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours.

This role is ideal for a dynamic and organised individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to maintaining high standards of service and compliance. If you have the skills and experience required, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits you will receive

• Salary £30,000 to £35,000 (DOE)
• Must be available to work 4on 4off – Morning shift.
• SMART Pension Plan: Secure your future with our comprehensive pension scheme.
• Ongoing Training & Development: We invest in your growth with continuous learning opportunities.
• Provided PPE & Uniform: Stay safe and professional with our provided personal protective equipment and uniform – Once completed the probation.