Transport Team Leader

Role: Transport Team Leader (Skips and Hooks) 

Location: 2 Albert Road, Edinburgh, EH6 7DP (Leith) 

Salary: From £32,500 - £35,500 per annum depending on experience, plus bonus 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Transport Team Leader to join our team based at our Leith Site. This role will be responsible for the coordination of the day-to-day logistics of the NWH fleet across several different vehicle sectors including Skip and Hook vehicles. 

The ideal candidate would have experience within a similar role, knowledge of Transport Legislation, have the ability to manage a demanding situation, and be a positive team player.

It is essential to be competent in using the Microsoft Office packages and to be confident navigating online platforms e.g. tracker and work allocation systems.

This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday 7am-5pm and will offer a competitive salary of between £32,500 - £35,500 dependant on experience plus you will be part of a bonus scheme.

Job Activities:

• Communicate and allocate work with drivers as cost effectively and efficiently as possible
• Oversee the day-to-day coordination of skip and hook operations to ensure service delivery and customer commitments are met
• Leading a team of drivers in a positive proactive manner
• Assist other transport team leaders in the logistics of their vehicles and drivers as required
• Enforcing Health, Safety and Compliance requirements with drivers
• Management of driving staff including recording of sickness, holidays, payroll, and continuously reviewing driver performance.

Transport Coordinator Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Logistics industry experience
• Tachograph and drivers’ hours regulations
• Good geographical knowledge
• Professionalism
• Positive attitude
• Team Player
• Good communication skills
• Ability to deal with challenging situations

What We Offer

• Weekly pay with a competitive salary
• Bonus Scheme
• Employee Benefit Scheme
• Be part of a company committed to safety, sustainability, and supporting its people

Who Are We?

The NWH Group is one of the UK’s leading recycling and waste management businesses with a mission to change our industry for the benefit of the planet.

As a progressive, second-generation family business, we provide essential waste management services to the industrial, commercial, and construction industries. Our team of over 350 employees operates across ten sites in Scotland and North East England.

Come as You Are  

The NWH Group is an equal opportunities employer. We value people as individuals with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles, and circumstances. All employees are covered by this policy, and it applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, selection, training,  deployment, career development, and promotion. These areas are monitored, and policies and practices are amended if necessary to ensure that no unfair or unlawful discrimination, intentional, unintentional, direct or indirect, overt or latent exists.  

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the requirements, please submit your application by emailing careers@nwhgroup.co.uk or call us on 03333 20 4000.

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