Job particulars
Hours: Monday - Friday 7am - 5pm (44 hours pw)
Hourly Rate: £16.70 ph Circa ~ £39,000 per annum)
Who are Oxford Plastics
Since 1985, Oxford Plastics has been a forward-thinking, award-winning leader in designing and manufacturing site safety and temporary works solutions. Based on our 8-acre site in Chipping Norton, our team of around 80 employees work proudly to protect workers and the public across more than 30 countries worldwide.
Our high-quality composite and recycled plastic products—ranging from trench covers to pedestrian barriers—are trusted by major industries, including construction, utilities, and infrastructure, to make daily operations safer and more efficient.
At the heart of everything we do is a deep commitment to innovation and sustainability. We champion the circular economy by ensuring our products are durable, repairable, and highly recyclable. When you join us, you become part of a warm, collaborative community dedicated to making a positive, sustainable impact on site safety every day.
ROLE OVERVIEW
As Transport Team Leader, you will work alongside the team as a hands-on leader, supporting day-to-day transport operations while providing clear direction, guidance and support to colleagues.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Yard & Transport Management
- Optimising Site Flow: Orchestrate a smooth, safe, and efficient layout for all vehicle movements to maximise daily site efficiency.
- Empowering Drivers: Build strong, positive relationships with the both regular and visiting drivers to ensure quick, stress-free turnaround times.
- Championing Safety Culture: Lead by example to maintain a bright, organised, and hazard-free yard environment, ensuring team safety and yard cleanliness are sustained.
- Proactive Resource Planning: Coordinate yard spacing and vehicle schedules to align transport operations with inbound and outbound movements
Office & Administrative Control
- Fostering Operational Clarity: Managing shift paperwork and building a two-way communication stream with customer care to ensure a seamless, stress-free workflow between departments.
- Empowering with Data: Championing a can-do mindset in regards to daily tasks and project work, while working alongside your team to utilise daily insights and knowledge to identify smooth ways of working.
- Resource Optimisation: Planning break schedules thoughtfully to ensure the team is compliant with company rules and legislation, whilst always being fully supported and prepared for the day ahead.
- Streamlining Communication: Maintaining an organised, welcoming office environment that serves as an efficient hub for team queries and interdepartmental communications.
Team Leadership & Culture
- Cultivating a Positive Environment: Leading by example to build a motivated, inclusive, and collaborative workplace where every team member feels valued and supported.
- Nurturing Talent and Growth: Mentoring individuals through constructive daily feedback and coaching, helping them unlock their potential and progress in their roles.
- Inspiring Open Communication: Creating a transparent and welcoming atmosphere in which ideas are shared freely and achievements are regularly celebrated.
- Uniting the Team: Bridging front-line operations and senior management seamlessly, ensuring alignment, engagement, and progress towards shared success.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Proven Leadership:
- Experience guiding teams effectively within a dynamic, fast-paced operational environment.
- Good communication skills, verbally and in writing.
- Issue resolution
- Understanding of ‘Continuous Improvement’.
- Proactive and forward-thinking approach.
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Natural talent for coaching, teaching, and motivating individuals to reach their full potential..
- A patient, encouraging leadership style with the confidence to take initiative and drive positive change.
- Logistics & Distribution Insight: A strong understanding of transport, distribution, and smooth storage workflows.
- Data-Informed Guidance: Experience using transport KPIs to celebrate team progress and optimise daily schedules.
- Commitment to Integrity: A clear understanding of inbound operations and quality verification processes.
- Hands-on Capability: A valid Forklift License to confidently support the team on the floor when needed
- Admin – Experience in using Microsoft Office applications
Pay: £16.70 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Licence/Certification:
- Forklift Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
