Evening Transport Supervisor - Louth

Menzies Distribution Solutions Ltd; Louth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking onsite

Job summary

Menzies Distribution Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor to join our Louth team. You will execute transport plans, maximise vehicle capacity and ensure on-time deliveries while complying with transport legislation and health & safety requirements.

You will lead site planners, coordinate with depots and customers, and manage driver hours, tachographs and agency drivers to optimise routes and KPI performance.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a busy transport office.
• Knowledge of Drivers Hours, Tachograph and WTD legislation.
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement.
• Good standard of education.
• IT literate.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety.
• Knowledge of transport systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan deliveries using site software to meet delivery windows.
• Liaise with customers regarding delays and possible issues with delivery.
• Develop back haul lanes with Menzies depots and 3rd party customers whilst maintaining fleet utilisation.
• Coordinate a late load report in line with operational requirements and deadlines.
• Ensure drivers are compliant with Working Time Directive.
• Ensure tachograph data is downloaded and analysed.
• Communicate routes to and liaise with other Menzies Depots.
• Source local agency drivers and sub-contractors as required.
• Ensure loads meet safety standards.
• Manage Site Planners and efficient start times.
• Pre-Brief and De-Brief drivers to ensure documentation is complete.
• Record trailer information and KPI understanding.
• Deputise for Manager on plan/review calls when needed.
• Feedback to driver agencies for ad-hoc peak driver support.

Skills

Transport office exp

Drivers Hours knowledge

Tachograph knowledge

WTD legislation

Continuous improvement

IT literate

Health & Safety

Transport systems

Job description

Menzies Distribution Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor to join our Louth team. You will execute transport plans, maximise vehicle capacity and ensure on-time deliveries while complying with transport legislation and health & safety requirements.

You will lead site planners, coordinate with depots and customers, and manage driver hours, tachographs and agency drivers to optimise routes and KPI performance.