Transport Supervisor

TN United Kingdom; Blackrod; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor to oversee operations at their Bolton Depot. This role involves managing driver and vehicle resources, ensuring compliance with regulations, and optimizing operations to meet customer demands. You'll be pivotal in maintaining service levels and fostering a safe, efficient working environment. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive culture, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in logistics while enjoying competitive benefits and a focus on wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive holiday entitlement

5% employee and 3% employer pension contributions

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Bonuses and awards for performance

Access to retail discounts

Discounted gym memberships with PureGym

Qualifications

• Significant knowledge of tachograph and driving regulations.
• Previous management or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing and planning driver and vehicle resources to meet delivery times.
• Ensuring service levels are achieved and maintained in collaboration with departments.
• Conducting disciplinary hearings and risk assessments at the depot.

Skills

Tachograph regulations

Driving regulations

Planning skills

Organisational skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

CPC National qualification

Job description

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We are looking for an experienced Transport professional to supervise operations at our Bolton Depot. This role involves overseeing transport plans, meeting customer demands, and supervising transport planners to achieve SLAs.

Job responsibilities of a Transport Supervisor include:

• Managing and planning driver and vehicle resources to meet delivery/collection times and client SLAs.
• Liaising with the shunting operation for pre-loading and unloading.
• Ensuring service levels are achieved and maintained in collaboration with other departments.
• Optimising resources while adhering to WTD and drivers’ hours legislation.
• Planning runs using the Driver rota, considering shift patterns, holidays, and sickness.
• Controlling equipment through sign-in/sign-out procedures.
• Ensuring legal compliance regarding defects, services, MOTs, etc.
• Investigating fleet damage incidents, RTIs, HPNMs, and escalating as needed.
• Conducting disciplinary hearings, return-to-work meetings, and substance misuse procedures.
• Organising and executing risk assessments at the depot.
• Logging and reporting all accidents, incidents, and near misses per company procedures.
• Maintaining clear communication with drivers regarding start times, load info, directions, and shifts.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory, legal, health & safety, and safe systems of work requirements.
• Pre-briefing and debriefing drivers to uphold company standards.

Qualifications

The ideal Transport Supervisor will have:

• Significant knowledge of tachograph and driving regulations.
• CPC National qualification (desirable but not essential).
• Previous management or supervisory experience.
• Strong planning, organisational, and numeracy skills.
• Negotiating and influencing abilities.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours.
• Extensive transport experience in an FMCG environment.

Additional Information

We are committed to making Stobarta a great place to work, fostering an inclusive and diverse environment. We support employee development and recognize success through various programs.

Our learning and development initiatives are available to all employees, providing opportunities to grow within logistics and build a team-oriented culture.

Our benefits include:

• Annual Leave: Competitive holiday entitlement.
• Pension: 5% employee and 3% employer contributions to support a comfortable retirement.
• Wellness: 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme for counselling and legal support.
• Eye Care Vouchers: Savings on eye tests and glasses.
• Reward & Recognition: Bonuses, awards, and recognition for outstanding performance.
• Everyday Discounts: Access to retail discounts via our benefit platform.
• Fitness: Partnered with PureGym for discounted memberships to promote wellbeing.