via Indeed · 16 September 2026 ·3 days ago

Transport Team Leader

Superdrug
Northampton
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Why Superdrug?

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

What you’ll need:
  • 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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