Transport Team Leader

About the role

Due to internal moves within the team we have a very exciting vacancy within our Inbound Logistics team for a Transport Team Leader (Transport Shift Manager) to join the team at our Lockerbie Inbound Depot. Working Monday to Friday on a 37.5 hour week contract. You will be leading a shift in the day to day operation of the collection of raw milk from our producers who, as a co-operative business, are also our owners. You will lead a team of drivers operating Bulk Farm collection and Bulk Tanker delivery vehicles.

Reporting into the Inbound Operations Manager, you will ensure that daily activity aligns with the business plan along with legal compliance and health & safety

Closely liaising with Head Office, you will plan and organise the shift to ensure efficient and effective management of the milk collection operation, as the first point of contact for farmers and resolving issues as they arise

You will participate in route planning, using systems such as Verilocation, Opitool and SAP

As a people manager, you will motivate your team to succeed but also be responsible for day to day training, management of driver group, development, performance management, absence management, discipline and grievances

What are we looking for?

• Experienced Transport Team Leaders or Shift Managers who have experience managing a team of drivers in a similar fast paced environment.


• We are looking for someone with a Transport Manager CPC qualification or someone who is enthusiastic and willing to gain the qualification which we would cover the costs for.


• We are looking for proactive and forward thinking leaders with the ability to deliver accurate results under tight and pressured time constraints.


• The team is very people-orientated and we are looking for someone who is a true people person and wants to bring the best out in people.

What will you get?

• A company  pension with up to 6%  contribution by Arla, plan options now include our new sustainable pension fund


• Access to the My benefits portal , which include bike to work scheme, net salary tech deals and Reward and recognition payments


• Enhanced family friendly policies (maternity, paternity, fertility, shared parental leave to names just a few)


• Equivalent of 26 days holiday +  statutory Bank holidays (pro rated dependant on shift pattern)


• Free DCPC module each year


• Comprehensive uniform and PPE provided

Without the ongoing delivery of raw milk to our dairies we cannot produce high quality dairy products for our customers, so this role is essential in achieving our business goals, if you’d like to be a part of this amazing journey click apply or reach out if you have any questions!

If this role sounds of interest then please apply using the link or reach out to Tony Clapham, Talent Partner, at Arla Foods

Please note we are not partnered with any recruitment agencies for this role. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs on behalf of candidates for this role, as these CVs will not be considered under the agency ownership and if Arla does progress with any such candidate, this will not amount to acceptance of the agency's terms. We encourage interested individuals to apply directly through our official channels.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with natural, sustainable nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.

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