At Lineage Logistics, helping to feed the world is more than a job – it’s a purpose we live every day. Lineage is the world’s largest and most innovative provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions with +20,000 colleagues globally. If you open your fridge freezer, up to 20% of the products you’ll see have passed through a Lineage facility. We support customers who keep our schools and restaurants stocked and supplied as well as working with many of the UK’s leading retailers. Our Peterborough facility is currently seeking a Transport Manager to ensure legal compliance is adhered to in line with operator licence stipulations. To direct, control and monitor transport planning, staff and drivers and ensure the completion of all daily functions are completed to a high standard. Leading the Lineage way promoting our values: Safe, Trust, Respect, Innovation, Bold and Servant Leadership. **Working hours:** Monday to Friday 08:00-16:30 and one hour for lunch. (flexibility is essential). **Salary:** Competitive starting salary, paid monthly. **The Role** + Ensure that all transport fleet vehicles are properly maintained and serviced at correct intervals, complying with O’licence undertakings + Manage the development, performance and maintenance of the organisation’s transport to produce an efficient transport service, maximising performance, value and profitability against pre-agreed targets + Responsibility to manage your depot budget, deliver excellent customer service and develop continuous improvement plans to maximise profitability and performance. + Knowledgeable in all compliance areas including Legislative, Productivity, Quality and Service. + Develop new initiatives and look for new ways to optimise the transport service offering, taking ownership of opportunities to improve depot performance + Support and develop your team, appraising staff performance and taking appropriate measures when required. + Monitoring driver performance by means of vehicle telematics, Monitor DCPC periodic training and book training courses as required. + Monitor, Debrief, manage driver EU and Working Time infringements, carry out or arrange training as needed. + Responsible for owning safety of the transport operations, and managing/investigating accidents/incidents as required + Assist in developing plans for team activities to include strategy to achieve agreed targets + Day to day tasks such as route planning, resource allocation and management, driver supervision + You would also be responsible for health and safety training on site and the implementing of site-based risk assessments and safe working procedures. You will maintain a proactive approach towards all H&S orientated issues and always endeavour to resolve any issues arising on shift. **Who** **we're looking for:** + The successful candidate must have a Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) + Strong Leadership qualities with ability to manage and motivate a team, maintain standards and drive change where needed + Good geographical knowledge and depot network understanding. + The ability to learn new systems and ways of working is essential. + Using strong communication skills, you will pro-actively approach other key stakeholders within the network to ensure we are operating in the most cost-effective way. + Excellent analytical, interpersonal, organisational and communication skills. + The successful candidate must have their own transport to our Peterborough depot located at Alwalton Hill Business Park, PE7 3AG. **What's in it for me?** + A permanent opportunity with a direct employer; we will not employ you through an agency. + Opportunity to develop a career within an industry leading global company. + Opportunity to earn an extra day holiday each year up to the maximum of one extra over the first 5 years of employment. + Free onsite car park. + Support your emotional well-being with access to a 24/7 employee assistance phone line offering confidential free counselling and advice. + Preferential rates for loans and savings offered through exclusive access to a credit union. + Refer new employees and get generous financial reward through our referral scheme. **Why Lineage?** We are a global company with more than 22,000 employees spanning 20 countries and more than 400 locations across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America. At Lineage Logistics, we have a shared purpose; we are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. This means working at Lineage is not just a job – it’s an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of our team, you will be a critical link in the food supply chain. Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organisation, from the warehouse floor to the office. Our team members are passionate about the impact they make every single day. We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from persons regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. At Lineage we also recognise that Ex-Military, veterans, and military families have great experience with transferable skills and core values that can add significant value to our organisation. **Benefits** As a Lineage team member, we aim to provide everything you and your family need to thrive. That’s why we offer competitive rates of pay, paid time off, skills training, and development opportunities to grow a long and fulfilling career with us – plus generous financial rewards when you successfully refer new employees. This is enhanced by recognition schemes (so that your hard work won’t go unnoticed), plus the chance to make your salary go even further with our cycle-to-work scheme and preferential rates for loans and savings courtesy of a leading credit union. Your everyday wellbeing is also important to us, so we will provide you with all the protective equipment you need to be safe and comfortable at work, and you will have access to a free 24/7 employee assistance phone line, which offers confidential counselling and advice. With all of this offered against the backdrop of a fun and social environment in which you will be supported by a team who enjoy helping each other in achieving their goals, we are confident you will excel with us. More vacancies in the Netherlands (https://nl.indeed.com/cmp/Lineage-055976f9?from=mobviewjob&tk=1hs858ajlmnao847&fromjk=e757d669ba21113f&attributionid=mobvjcmp) Not sure which role is right for you? Let us do the work! Share your contact information and a resume or CV. A member of our recruiting team will reach out to you to explore roles we think could be a good match. At Lineage, we have a shared purpose: We are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organization, from the warehouse floor to the corner office. The work we do is noble, and our team members are passionate about the impact they make every day. Working at Lineage is not just a job – it’s an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage Logistics team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain. If you are having trouble applying, contact our Human Resources team here: Contact Us | Lineage Logistics (https://www.lineagelogistics.com/contact-us) At Lineage Logistics, helping to feed the world is more than a job – it’s a purpose we live every day. Lineage is one of the world’s leading temperature-controlled logistics companies. Driven by our core values, we’re reimagining the global food supply chain. Lineage helps customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small family-owned businesses increase the efficiency and protect the integrity of their temperature-controlled supply chain. In recognition of the company’s leading innovations, Lineage was recognized as the No 1. Data Science company on Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2019, in addition to ranking 23rd overall in an evaluation of thousands of companies worldwide. As part of the Lineage family, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career as we continually expand, using technology and award-winning innovations, to meet the needs of customers around the world.