Transport Team Leader in Tilbury, Borough of Thurrock

Streamline Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a Transport Team Leader to join their busy distribution operation on a temporary, ongoing basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transport planner with strong leadership skills to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of depot operations, leading and motivating a team of drivers to deliver a safe, efficient and customer-focused service.

Pay Rate: £21.48 per hour
Job Type: Temporary, ongoing
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off – Days & Nights

The Role

Reporting to the Distribution Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating daily transport operations, leading, motivating and developing driver team members, and ensuring products are safely loaded and delivered in line with customer requirements.

You will play a key role in maintaining legal compliance, maximising fleet availability, controlling operational costs and ensuring company standards are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the driver team to achieve operational targets and maintain high standards of performance.
• Oversee daily transport operations, ensuring deliveries are completed safely, efficiently and on time.
• Create and maintain the current and following week's traffic plan.
• Ensure all drivers comply with environmental, health and safety legislation, company policies and site procedures.
• Maintain driver compliance, including tachograph regulations, drivers' hours and Working Time Directive
• Optimise labour utilisation by effectively managing company drivers and agency drivers where required.
• Address transport service issues promptly, escalating where appropriate.
• Work closely with the Vehicle Maintenance Unit (VMU) to maximise HGV and FLT availability and ensure legal compliance.
• Liaise with Customer Services to ensure customer requirements and service standards are met.
• Ensure all contractor vehicles comply with site rules and operating procedures.
• Complete all transport administration accurately and within the required financial calendar deadlines.
• Build effective working relationships with other site departments to support operational performance and cross-functional working.
• Promote a positive safety culture and drive continuous improvement across the transport operation.

About You, The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a transport or distribution environment, preferably involving raw products.
• HGV1 Licence desirable 
• Supervisory or team leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Knowledge of transport legislation, including tachographs, drivers' hours and Working Time Directive requirements.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, safety and customer service.

If you have transport experience, strong leadership skills and are looking for your next opportunity,  please apply today!