Transport Team Leader
Superdrug
Northampton, NN4 9BDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
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Contract
Not specified
Hours
Full-time
Closing date
Not specified
Job description
We’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at the
heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible
health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice,
service and fun.
Our success comes from our people – they make the
difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to
deliver That Superdrug feeling.
Here's the exciting bit…a day includes
- To
take full responsibility of the daily transport operation and manage any ad-hoc
requests to meet business requirements.
- To
motivate, coach and develop a team of colleagues in order that they are able to
carry out their duties in a knowledgeable, efficient and safe manner.
- To
take ownership and monitor all people management issues for permanent staff
within their area of responsibility, liaising with their HR to ensure a fair
and consistent approach in accordance with company policies.
- Take
responsibility for the weekly performance of the site with regards to Compliance (H&S), Delivery Performance, People, Cost, KPI Performance and Shinkage
- To
continuously review and develop specified processes within their area of
responsibility, working closely with the driver management team, planning team
& DC operational teams linking into the transport dept.
- To
provide store operations with a comprehensive and reliable service, optimising
instore availability via the transport function
- To collaborate
fully with other Team Leaders & their teams in order to support the overall
performance of a shift.
- To provide an effective and seamless shift handover to the oncoming team.
- To provide the Transport Manager with timely updates on progress within their
area of responsibility and raise and resolve areas of concern.
- Positively contribute to ensuring a site culture which demonstrates the Company
values.
- Deliver objectives and targets set by the Transport Manager through your PDR.
Understand company values and demonstrate improvementin key areas.
This job is a good fit for you if:
- You’re a people person who is a strong communicator and great at building relationships
- You’re resilient and would thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- You understand the importance of your role in the business and take pride in your attention to detail
- You’re a great mentor and can help guide team members
- You have a passion for delivering results
- You’re good at prioritising and managing workflows with tight deadlines
- Excellent analytical and IT skills
- Strong people management skills
- Good understanding of cost reports, operational efficiencies and cost management
- Sound knowledge of Transport management systems
- Excellent planning and project management skills
- Proven Management experience within a distribution environment or similar
- To collaborate fully with fellow Team Leaders and colleagues to support business performance
Here's what's in it for you
- 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service
(inclusive of bank holidays)
- 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
- 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
- Company pension matching and bonus
- We offer Wagestream - a
money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as
you earn it
- Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely
with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK
- We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest
international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!
- Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes
Come and be part of something special.
Hours: 40| The hours will be 5x 8 hour shifts, on a 5 out of 7-day rota
subject to requirements.
Salary: £38571
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Superdrug
First seen
6 October 2026
Last checked
22 October 2026
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