Are you seeking a brilliant opportunity within a business as a Transport Supervisor working for a logistics company, within a growing depot?
Interested? Then please get in touch!
The Company:
An exciting and ever-growing business has recently opened a transport arm to their business in Chippenham. The company who works within the transport and logistics industry.
The Opportunity:
Our client is looking for an experienced Transport Supervisor to join them to help with the growth of their new transport team, there is a vast amount of progression available for the right candidate.
Some Key Responsibilities
- Sourcing appropriate shipments from the customer database to effectively utilise vehicles around contracted customer movements.
- Planning and routing the vehicles to maximise utilisation and revenue, minimising empty mileage and drivers’ hours.
- Managing the maintenance, driver hours, and legal operation of a road fleet.
- Interfacing with the site’s customers and dealing with sub-contract partners.
- Liaising with local maintenance suppliers regarding PMIs, MOT, etc.
- Reporting problems and dealing with any issues and queries that may arise.
- Administer disciplinary action when drivers are in breach of the driver’s handbook or Code of Conduct.
- Managing driver and transport office staff hours to ensure there is sufficient staff cover for all transport functions.
Shift Pattern:
Monday to Friday
PAY:
£33,000- £37,000 per year depending on experience.
Key Requirements:
- CPC National & International Desired but not essential
- PC Literate in Word, Excel
- 5 years industry experience
- Transport planning experience
- Managerial role experience
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- The knowledge and initiative to solve basic problems and make routine decisions
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
- Unfortunately, we cannot take anyone with a DR10 on their licence
The Application Processes:
Please call our office on 0117 325 8687 apply to this advert in the first instance by sending a CV across and we will contact you within 1 working day of your application has been successful.