Transport Operations Supervisor

Kevin Theobald Employment Agency; Greater London; In loco; GBP 32.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Transport Operations Supervisor at Kevin Theobald Employment Agency is responsible for day-to-day management and coordination of the transport department’s workload using the company’s fleet, focusing on safe, cost-efficient UK movements and customer requirements.

Based at Heathrow, this Mon-Fri role includes leading planning, communicating with drivers and providers, and supporting the Transport Manager as needed to maintain high service standards.

Competenze

• Experience coordinating domestic movements and transport planning.
• Ability to manage multiple movements with deadlines and priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and record keeping.

Mansioni

• Coordinate day-to-day transport operations across the UK.
• Plan collections and deliveries to fit schedules and capacity.
• Allocate drivers, vehicles and external providers as needed.
• Communicate movement instructions to drivers and providers accurately.
• Monitor movements and manage delays or changes promptly.
• Oversee progress of movements and provide updates.

Conoscenze

Organised

Proactive

Decisive

Commercially aware

Customer-focused

Solution-focused

Resilient

Accurate

Professional

Collaborative

Leadership-minded

Descrizione del lavoro

The Transport Operations Supervisor is responsible for the effective day-to-day management and coordination of the transport department's daily workload using the company's fleet of vehicles. The post holder will take a senior operational role in planning, co-ordinating and monitoring all domestic movements from initial instruction through to successful completion, ensuring that all movements are managed efficiently, safely, cost-effectively and in accordance with customer requirements, company procedures and relevant legal and regulatory requirements. The role will act as a senior point of contact for customers, drivers, hauliers, suppliers and internal departments, taking ownership of operational issues and ensuring that appropriate solutions are identified and implemented promptly. They will also provide support and guidance to other members of the Transport Operations team, and provide cover for the Transport Manager where necessary.

Location Heathrow Mon to Fri Salary £35k

Duties Include:

• Take responsibility for the effective day-to-day co-ordination and management of the company's domestic movements across the UK.
• Review and process movement instructions, ensuring all relevant information is accurate and complete.
• Plan and organise collections and deliveries in accordance with customer requirements, agreed schedules, available capacity and operational priorities.
• Co-ordinate the allocation of company drivers, vehicles and external transport providers as appropriate.
• Ensure all movement instructions are communicated accurately and efficiently to drivers and transport providers.
• Monitor movements throughout the day and proactively manage potential delays, disruptions or changes.
• Maintain oversight of outstanding, in-progress and completed movements.

What our client is looking for:

• Highly organised - able to manage multiple movements, deadlines and competing priorities effectively.
• Proactive - identify potential issues and take action before they become problems.
• Decisive - able to make sound operational decisions within their authority.
• Commercially aware - understands the impact of operational decisions on cost and profitability.
• Customer-focused - committed to providing a reliable and professional service.
• Solution-focused - approach operational challenges constructively and practically.
• Resilient - able to work effectively in a fast-paced and sometimes time-critical environment.
• Accurate - maintains high standards of detail and operational record keeping.
• Professional - represent the company positively when dealing with customers, suppliers and transport providers.
• Collaborative - work effectively across departments and support colleagues.
• Leadership-minded - able to guide and support others and take responsibility for maintaining operational standards