Transport Supervisor

Culina Group; Bolton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday Discounts

Job summary

Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner. The Transport Supervisor role, within the Chilled & Fresh division in Bolton, leads the day traffic operations and driver teams, plans resource utilisation, and ensures safe, compliant, on-time delivery across the network. Salary: £32,385.72 per year.

Shift: 4 on 4 off nights, 18:00-06:00. This role demands hands-on leadership, fleet management for 20+ vehicles, and close collaboration with drivers, subcontractors and

Qualifications

• Experience in the Transport/Logistics Industry.
• Experience operating vehicles in FMCG distribution.
• People management experience.
• Customer service experience desirable.
• Experience managing transport fleets (20+ vehicles).

Responsibilities

• Communicate job instructions clearly to drivers and subcontractors.
• Plan driver and vehicle utilization across sites.
• Ensure safe working practices and compliance with drivers hours.
• Collaborate with team and management to improve efficiency.
• Assist in equipment control to meet customer requirements.
• Monitor RDC performance.
• Liaise with customers on current and future developments.
• Balance own fleet with subcontractor needs.
• Support Operations Manager in meetings or reviews.
• Ensure timely vehicle and trailer services.
• Ensure daily trips are fully resourced.
• Develop the team through training and guidance.

Skills

Transport/Logistics Experience

People Management

Customer Service

Budget Management

Fleet Management

Job description

Who are Culina?

Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Chilled & Fresh division – from supplier to shelf, we make fresh supply chains simpler. Our expertise in temperature-controlled logistics ensures products are delivered safely, efficiently and on time, helping customers maximise availability and minimise waste.

Life in this role

As part of our, Chilled & Fresh division, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Transport Supervisor.To be responsible for leading the day traffic operations team and driver team in ensuring the planning of Company and / or Third Party resources, managing vehicle utilisation and ensuring Drivers are given clear and precise instructions.

Salary:£32,385.72

Shift: 4 on 4 off nights, 18:00-06:00

Main Responsibilities of a Transport Supervisor :

• To ensure that all elements of the job are communicated effectively to all personnel especially drivers and sub-contractors.
• To plan the effective utilisation of drivers, vehicles, sub-contractors and agency drivers and ensuring that all the companies’ sites are considered when doing so
• To ensure that people under your control work within a safe environment and follow drivers hours regulations when driving
• Close liaison with fellow team members and management to discuss efficiencies and agreed operational practises.
• To assist in the control of equipment ensuring that customer requirements are met and recorded.
• To monitor RDC performances
• To liaise with customers regarding present or future developments
• To assist in the Management of the balance between own fleet and sub contract requirements
• To support and if necessary covering the Operations Manager in meetings or customer reviews
• To ensure that all vehicle and trailer services are completed on time
• To ensure all trips fully resourced on a daily basis
• To undertake additional tasks/duties as may be required by management from time to time
• To driver the culture of the site forward at all times
• To look to develop your team through training & Guidance

What you’ll need ...

• Experience of working within the Transport/Logistics Industry
• Experience in vehicle operating within FMCG distribution environment
• People management experience
• Customer service experience is desirable
• Managing budgets would be advantageous
• Managing a transport fleet in its entirety (20+ vehicles)

What is in it for you?

If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you.

• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.
• Wellbeing Support – your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it.
• Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond.
• Everyday Discounts – our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.

You may have seen that we're on an exciting journey as we bring our businesses closer together and build an even stronger future as one team. As part of this transformation, our businesses have united under a single brand: Culina.

Over time, our well-known legacy brands, including IPS, Stobart, Great Bear, Fowler Welch, Warrens, CML, Stobart Europe, IRF and iForce, will transition to the Culina brand. During this period, you may still see these names displayed at some of our sites.

So, if you've applied for a role with Culina but see one of our legacy brands when you arrive for an interview or site visit, don't worry, you're in exactly the right place.