Job Description
£19.23 - £20.87 per hour (£40,359 - £43,801 per annum) dependent on experience shift premiums (c£5000)
Permanent opportunity, 40.25 hours per week average
Saturday - Tuesday/Sunday - Tuesday rotating 19:00-07:00
Life at Next
- Bonus scheme
- Uniform clothing allowance of £450 per season
- Contributory pension scheme
- 25% discount on Next merchandise
- Up to 70% discount at our staff shops
- Eligibility to join our Sharesave Scheme
- Free Parking
Where will Next take you?
Next is one of the UK’s best known retailers on the high-street and most established online. We are at the cutting edge of Warehousing and Logistics, employing more than 9,000 people across our network.
Our success is dependent on the expertise and passion of our teams across the UK. Life as a Transport Manager at Next is full of challenges, it’s fast paced and just like fashion trends, the job is constantly evolving. We look after over 2 million customers through a large, talented and efficient distribution operation.
About the role:
Working in our fast-paced Central Transport operation, we require a people-focused Transport Assistant Site Manager to lead the transport team on the night shift
The overall aim of the Transport Assistant Site Manager is to ensure the traffic operation runs smoothly, accurately and cost effectively 24 hours, 7 days per week. Ensuring that all legal regulations are met so that the company’s ability to carry out its business is not affected, the Transport Manager will have a sound knowledge of Road Transport Regulations and manage all activities to ensure compliance.
You will seek cost savings against budget where appropriate and manage yard activities in order to achieve the required high standards in all areas.
The role requires an effective people manager to drive performance by monitoring KPI’s and leading by example. This includes the direct management of a number of First Line Managers who in turn manage large numbers of drivers. You will report directly into the Transport Site Manager and deputise for them as required. The Transport Assistant Site Manager will develop positive relationships with other members of the Management team, colleagues and wider business
About you:
As you will be the most senior Transport Manager on site on the night shift, we are looking for a self-motivated, experienced Transport Manager/Transport Operations Manager within a distribution or logistics environment and be able to demonstrate the ability to manage a large operation in a fast-paced environment. You will possess excellent people management skills, having proven ability to manage Managers in complex employment related issues and challenging situations, in addition to coaching and developing your team.
The successful candidate must possess a sound knowledge of Road Transport Regulations and a
National CPC licence holder for Transport Managers is essential, ensuring that ‘O’ Licence requirements are adhered to. You will have strong experience in managing teams of 15+ people and have worked in a similar position within a retail and/or distribution environment and possess a good standard of education.
About Us
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 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
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email
[email protected] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 01977 327 900 and leave a voicemail.
