Transport Supervisor

Pollock (Scotrans) Ltd; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent holiday allowance

Life assurance and pension

Sickness scheme

Christmas Savings Club

Cycle To Work Scheme

Free Uniform

Volunteer Day

Retail discounts

Retail Trust Wellbeing Support

Job summary

Pollock Scotrans Ltd based at the Bathgate depot invites applications for a Transport Supervisor. You will support day-to-day transport operations, planning deliveries, and ensuring compliance with policies and transport legislation while collaborating with drivers, planners, and customers.

The role requires previous transport experience, strong organisational skills, and the ability to communicate at all levels. A good command of MS Office and knowledge of UK geography are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a transport environment.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Strong geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Excellent organisational skills and prioritising workload.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
• MS packages to include Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Transport Operations Manager to manage and motivate the transport team to ensure that staff and assets are used effectively to attain maximum performance in terms of commercial contract efficiency, profit and client service levels.
• Provide leadership of day to day transport issues, including dispatch debrief and work in progress.
• Work alongside the planner to undertake planning when required.
• Work closely with customers to ensure the smooth running of the operation as a whole.
• Managing and de-briefing drivers.
• Maximise the use of resources within the operation by utilising assets to the full and planning ahead.
• Provide regular reports to the Transport Operations Manager on customer related and other relevant matters, making recommendations where relevant.
• Monitoring and auditing Health and Safety.
• Answering all queries via email, phone and face to face.
• Assisting in production of KPI's and daily statistics.
• Assist with compliance planning in line with company procedure.
• Direct assistance and support for breakdowns.
• Promoting and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues and offering support and assistance in your role as a team member.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

UK geography

MS Office

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

About Us

At Pollock Scotrans Ltd, we are committed to delivering excellence in logistics and transport services. Our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of compliance and operational efficiency. Join us and grow your career in a supportive and expanding business environment. We foster a strong culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.

Job Description

Due to continued growth and expansion, we have an exciting opportunity for a

Transport Supervisor

based at our Bathgate depot. Reporting to the Transport Operations Manager, you will support the day-to-day management of the transport operation, ensuring the efficient planning and execution of deliveries while maintaining compliance with company policies and transport legislation. Working closely with drivers, planners, customers, and colleagues across our depot network, you will help drive operational performance, service excellence, and a strong safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Transport Operations Manager to manage and motivate the transport team to ensure that staff and assets are used effectively to attain maximum performance in terms of commercial contract efficiency, profit and client service levels.
• Provide leadership of day to day transport issues, including dispatch debrief and work in progress.
• You will be required to work alongside the planner to undertake planning when required.
• You will also be required to work closely with our customer to ensure the smooth running of the operation as a whole.
• Managing and de-briefing drivers.
• Maximise the use of resources within the operation by utilising assets to the full and planning ahead.
• Provide regular reports to the Transport Operations Manager on customer related and other relevant matters, making recommendations where relevant.
• Monitoring and auditing Health and Safety.
• Answering all queries via email, phone and face to face.
• Assisting in production of KPI's and daily statistics.
• Assist with compliance planning in line with company procedure.
• Direct assistance and support for breakdowns.
• Promoting and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues and offering support and assistance in your role as a team member.

Requirements

• Previous experience working in a transport environment to include knowledge of working time directive and EU driver's hours.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Strong geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Excellent organisational skills and prioritising workload.
• Attention to detail is critical and working to deadlines daily.
• Able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
• MS packages to include, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Why Join Pollock Scotrans Ltd?

Hours: Friday to Monday 06:00hrs-18:00hrs.

Training: Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.

Benefits: Additional holiday purchasing scheme*, Retail discounts with Circular Benefits*, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*, and more.

Career Growth: Explore opportunities for professional development within our expanding business.

Company Benefits: Excellent holiday allowance. Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme*.

Extras: Christmas Savings Club*, Black Circle Tyre Discount*, Cycle To Work Scheme*, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.

Wellbeing Support: Benefit from the Retail Trust Wellbeing Support* program.

Team Environment: Be part of a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration.

Eligibility

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage.