£19.23 - £20.87 per hour (£40,359 - £43,801 per annum) dependent on experience

Plus night shift and Sunday premiums

Permanent opportunity, 40.25 hours per week average

Saturday - Tuesday/Sunday - Tuesday rotating 19:00-07:00

Life at Next

Bonus scheme Uniform clothing allowance of £450 per season Contributory pension scheme 25% discount on Next merchandise Up to 70% discount at our staff shops Eligibility to join our Sharesave Scheme Free Parking

Where will Next take you?

Next is one of the UK’s best known retailers on the high-street and most established online. We are at the cutting edge of Warehousing and Logistics, employing more than 9,000 people across our network.

Our success is dependent on the expertise and passion of our teams across the UK. Life as a Transport Manager at Next is full of challenges, it’s fast paced and just like fashion trends, the job is constantly evolving. We look after over 2 million customers through a large, talented and efficient distribution operation.

About the role:

Working in our fast-paced Central Transport operation, we require a people-focussed Transport Assistant Site Manager to lead the transport team on the night shift

The overall aim of the Transport Assistant Site Manager is to ensure the traffic operation runs smoothly, accurately and cost effectively 24 hours, 7 days per week. Ensuring that all legal regulations are met so that the company’s ability to carry out its business is not affected, the Transport Manager will have a sound knowledge of Road Transport Regulations and manage all activities to ensure compliance.

You will seek cost savings against budget where appropriate and manage yard activities in order to achieve the required high standards in all areas. 

The role requires an effective people manager to drive performance by monitoring KPI’s and leading by example. This includes the direct management of a number of First Line Managers who in turn manage large numbers of drivers. You will report directly into the Transport Site Manager and deputise for them as required. The Transport Assistant Site Manager will develop positive relationships with other members of the Management team, colleagues and wider business  

About you:

As you will be the most senior Transport Manager on site on the night shift, we are looking for a self-motivated,  experienced Transport Manager/Transport Operations Manager within a distribution or logistics environment and be able to demonstrate the ability to manage a large operation in a fast-paced environment.  You will possess excellent people management skills, having proven ability to manage Managers in complex employment related issues and challenging situations, in addition to coaching and developing your team. 

The successful candidate must possess a sound knowledge of Road Transport Regulations and a National CPC licence holder for Transport Managers is essential, ensuring that ‘O’ Licence requirements are adhered to.  You will have strong experience in managing teams of 15+ people and have worked in a similar position within a retail and/or distribution environment and possess a good standard of education.