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Transport Supervisor

Employer
Page Personnel
Location
Coalville, Leicestershire
Salary
£30000 - £34000/annum
Closing date
10 May 2021

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Job Sector
Apprenticeships
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Page Personnel Logistics have exclusively partnered with a leading Distribution firm in their search for a Transport Supervisor based one of their largest UK Depots operating across a 24/7 shift pattern in Leicester.

Client Details

Page Personnel Logistics have exclusively partnered with a leading Distribution firm in their search for a Transport Supervisor based one of their largest UK Depots operating across a 24/7 shift pattern in Leicester.

Description

On a daily basis the successful Transport Supervisor will report into the Operations Manager / General Manager, leading a team of 150 drivers. You will also have responsibility for the following areas:

Ensuring all delivery & collection routes are properly set and that driver's scan and load their vans for delivery in a safe, timely and efficient manner.
Maintaining on-going communication with drivers to resolve any issues
Continuous Improvement - looking to develop current network efficiencies
Ensuring adequate resources are available to guarantee any ad-hoc collections are picked up either via your pool of drivers or by using couriers/agencies.
Ensuring that all relevant documentation and systems are completed accurately and in line with company and/or legislative requirements
Working to set Key Performance Indicators including:
Service, Cost, Productivity, Transport and being responsible for all health & safety across site and promoting a safe atmosphere in which to work.

The hours of works for this role will be (or similar):

Sunday to Thursday - 16:00 - 1:00

Profile

The successful candidate for the Transport Supervisor position will have the following skills and experiences:

A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background
At least 3 years of Transport Industry experience
You will have experience in a fast paced operation with proven and demonstrable people management experience, involving direct accountability and responsibility for motivating and leading a high performing team, within a Transport Setting
You will have strong communication skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and manage team.
Decisive and effective decision-making, problem resolution and time management skills.
Demonstrate high levels of resilience, self-motivation and flexibility.
The ability to do comprehensive reporting, alongside analysis of data is a key requirement for this role.
You will be highly vigilant to any unscrupulous activity taking swift and appropriate action when required.
Be commutable to Leicester (Lutterworth, Hinckley, Coalville, or Ashby all commutable)

The successful candidate may have worked within a Transport Supervisor, Transport Operator, Transport Coordinator, Delivery and Collections Manager role previously.

Job Offer

Salary - £32,000 to £34,000
Company Holiday scheme
Company Pension scheme
Plus additional company benefits
All applicants must be commutable to Leicester (ideally based near Lutterworth, Hinckley, Coalville, or Ashby)

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