AM Driver Supervisor

Watts Farms (Sales) Ltd; Widnes; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

Friend referrals

Staff discount 20%

Long Service Awards

Development & Training opportunities

Onsite staff canteen

Job summary

Watts Farms (Sales) Ltd is seeking an AM Driver Supervisor to help run the Transport operation in a full-time role based in Aylesford. The position offers a salary up to £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience, with core hours Tue–Sat and flexibility as needed.

The successful candidate will oversee route planning, driver rosters and customer deliveries, supporting the team to perform efficiently in a fast-paced environment. A Full Driving Licence is essential and IT literacy is expected.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence is essential.
• Reliable, professional and with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Adaptable to change with the ability to influence and engage people.
• IT literacy, intermediate MS Office (Word/Excel).

Responsibilities

• Review defect sheets and plan route deliveries.
• Swap and change drivers on routes if sickness occurs.
• Take out deliveries or routes if required.
• Book in vehicle repairs.
• Update driver rotas.
• Review drivers' time sheets and working hours.
• Complete driving assessments.
• Assist advisor team with customer queries.
• Maintenance administration.
• Training and development of team members.
• Communicate, engage and manage team members.
• Make customer deliveries when the business requires it.

Skills

Full Driving Licence

Reliability

Professional

Strong Work Ethic

Relationship Building

Integrity

Adaptability

Decision Making

IT Literacy

7.5T Licence (Desirable)

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

Job Title: AM Driver Supervisor

Location: Unit 14 Quarry Wood Industrial Estate, Mills Road, Aylesford, ME20 7NA

Salary: £40,000

Do you have experience in the Transport and Logistics sector and looking for a new challenge? Our Transport department are seeking a AM Transport Supervisor to join their team to assist with the running of the Transport operation!

Core working hours for the Transport Supervisor role will be Tuesday to Saturday 3am until 12.30pm but a degree of flexibility will be required.

You will be working on a full time, permanent basis and in return will receive a competitive salary of up to £40,000 per annum, dependant on experience.

To be successful in this role you will need to be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills and effective working in a fast-paced environment.

What Will You Be Doing

• Reviewing defect sheets & planning of route deliveries
• Ability to swap and change drivers on routes if sickness occurs
• Taking out deliveries or routes if required.
• Booking in vehicle repairs
• Updating driver rota’s
• Reviewing drivers time sheets and working hours
• Completing Driving assessments
• Assisting the advisor team with customer queries
• Maintenance administration
• Training and development of team members
• Communication, engagement and management of team members
• Making customer deliveries when the business requires it

What Skills And Experience You Will Need

• Full Driving licence is essential
• You will be reliable and professional
• You will have a strong work ethic
• You will have the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and customers
• You will be respectful, honest and have the upmost integrity
• You will be adaptable to change with the ability to influence and engage people
• You will have decision making & prioritisation skills
• You will be I.T literate, intermediate MS Office (Word/Excel)
• 7.5T licence is desirable

A Little Bit About Us

Watts Farms is a third-generation family-run farming business, established in 1952. Growers, Packers and Distributors of fresh produce supplying the hospitability industry across Kent, London and surrounding areas. We also diversified into direct Home Deliveries offering freshly picked fruit and vegetables from our own farms as well as a full range of grocery, dairy, alcohol and pantry goods. We pride ourself on quality!

What We Can Offer You…

• 31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Payment reward for Friend Referrals
• 20% staff discount on our online shop
• Long Service Awards
• Development & Training opportunities
• Onsite staff canteen area offering refreshments

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment.

Please note: Employment checks will include Drugs & Alcohol test