Transport Supervisor

As part of our, Chilled & Fresh division, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Transport Supervisor
Salary: £38,957.28 per annum
Shift: 4 on 3 off, 19:00pm-07:00am
To be responsible for leading the day traffic operations team and driver team in ensuring the planning of Company and / or Third Party resources, managing vehicle utilisation and ensuring Drivers are given clear and precise instructions. To ensure that all service levels are met cost effectively and within the constraints of the driver's hours and Health and Safety regulations.
Key Duties of a Transport Supervisor:
To ensure that all elements of the job are communicated effectively to all personnel especially drivers and sub-contractors.
To plan the effective utilisation of drivers, vehicles, sub-contractors and agency drivers and ensuring that all the companies' sites are considered when doing so.
To ensure that people under your control work within a safe environment and follow drivers hours regulations when driving.
Close liaison with fellow team members and management to discuss efficiencies and agreed operational practises.
Assist in the control of equipment ensuring that customer requirements are met and recorded.
To monitor RDC performances.
Assist in the Management of the balance between own fleet and sub contract requirements.
Support and if necessary covering the Operations Manager in meetings or customer reviews.
Ensure that all vehicle and trailer services are completed on time.
To ensure ESP completed daily and all trips fully resourced on a daily basis.

What you'll need ...
LGV driving licence is desirable
Experience of fleet maintenance
Knowledge and experience of FMCG environment
Current CPC would be advantageous
Experience of vehicle servicing and maintenance within a similar environment
Good knowledge of vehicle mechanics
Thoroughness/attention to detail
Able to work effectively in a team
Good communication skills
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