Operations Supervisor

Culina Group Limited; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Wellness programme

Eye care vouchers

Rewards & Recognition

Retail discounts

Job summary

Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) operates a depot in Doncaster and is seeking an Operations Supervisor to manage night shifts, assets, and payroll processes. Salary is up to £31,000 per annum with Monday–Friday 15:00–01:00 shifts and a focus on cost efficiency and staff leadership.

The role requires leadership, excellent communication, and knowledge of transport operations. Benefit and development programs are highlighted in the company info.

Qualifications

• Track record of leading and motivating a diverse team.
• Excellent communication skills and energetic leadership.
• Experience in a similar transport-related role essential; knowledge of EU Hours and Tachograph legislation.
• PC literacy with Excel spreadsheets.
• Ability to work on own initiative and resolve issues.
• 1 year experience in transport operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach staff during shifts to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain internal databases and liaise with Fleet Dept on defects.
• Administer vehicle and trailer maintenance programs.
• Complete depot daily checks and document in central system.
• Direct contact with drivers on performance and improvements.
• Assist Operations Manager with depot payroll planning.
• Keep personnel files updated with licenses and training.
• Coordinate recruitment and training of employees.
• Assist in accident investigation and follow-up.
• Conduct daily yard and office risk assessments.
• Flag maintenance/repair issues to Operations Manager.
• Provide KPI data for weekly reports to management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Initiative

Team motivation

Driver liaison

Education

CPC National Qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Company Description

Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK’s best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

Manage the day-to-day operation of our consumer site. You will be supporting the Operational Management of the depot in maintaining and managing the assets, resources and facilities to maximise both cost efficiencies.

Working hours: Monday - Friday nights, 15:00-01:00.

Salary: Up to £31,000 per annum

Key Duties of an Operations Supervisor

• Actively demonstrating leadership qualities in the day to day running of shifts encouraging and coaching all staff


• Maintaining internal databases and where applicable, following up all defects with the Fleet Department


• Administering the vehicle and trailer maintenance program


• Completing all depot daily checks during shift and recording on the central system, (including trailers, returns, re-books, pallets)


• Direct contact with driver’s on daily performance and improvement actions


• Providing information and supporting the Operation’s Manager to enable the planning and management of depot payroll


• Ensuring all personnel files are up to date incorporating license validation, personal details and completed training


• Co-ordinating the recruitment and training of employees


• Assisting in accident investigation and follow up


• Completing daily risk assessments of the yard and office


• Identifying and informing the Operations Manager of any maintenance and repair issues in the site


• Providing information to the Senior Operation’s Supervisor & Transport Manager so that weekly KPI reports can be completed

Qualifications

• As an Operations Supervisor you will demonstrate a successful track record of leading and motivating a diverse team to achieve common goals.


• We are looking for a supervisor with excellent communication skills, energetic leadership style and strong problem-solving abilities.


• Previous experience working within a similar transport related role is essential, and you will have a good working knowledge of EU Hours, Working Time Directives and Tachograph legislation preferably with CPC National Qualification.


• PC literate, with knowledge of Excel spreadsheets


• Ability to work on their own initiative


• Willingness to resolve issues


• 1 years’ experience in transport operations

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 28 days inclusive of bank holidays


• Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 3% employer


• Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary


• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year


• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses


• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.


• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!