Delivery Supervisor

Booker; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food wholesaler in the UK is seeking a Nighttime Transport Supervisor to efficiently manage a busy delivery operation. The successful candidate will oversee a team of drivers and pickers, ensuring compliance with company policies while delivering excellent customer service. This role is ideal for those with supervisory experience and a passion for team leadership. Competitive salary and opportunities for flexible working are available.

Qualifications

• Experience of supervising a small to medium sized team.
• Experience of working in a customer-focused environment.
• Management CPC would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the efficient running of a busy delivery operation.
• Lead a team of drivers and pickers to achieve daily targets.
• Ensure compliance with Company policy and procedures.

Skills

Excellent telephone skills

Customer service skills

Team leadership

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Nighttime Transport Supervisor to join our team.

You will be accountable for the efficient running of a busy delivery operation. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of drivers and pickers, motivating them to achieve their daily targets. We are passionate about customer satisfaction. Excellent telephone and customer service skills will be required.

Ensure the Delivered Department is compliant with Company policy and procedures, taking a consistent approach with all team members.

Ensure important management information is communicated out to all relevant team members

Supervise and maintain a safe working environment for all colleagues and customers, reporting any Health & Safety concerns to the Store Management team.

Passionately promote and drive brand image through knowledge of product, excellent customer service and by ensuring that company guidelines are followed at all times.

Support the delivery manager in ensuring all vehicles are roadworthy and legally compliant

Supervise, plan and co-ordinate to ensure all tasks are completed in an effective and timely manner

Experience of supervising a small to medium sized team, in either warehouse or transport

Experience of working in a customer focused environment

Management CPC would be advantageous

About Us

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country.

We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working.

Accessibility

We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

Requirements

Please note that we can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately.

For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk