Transport Supervisor

Dunelm; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major retailer in Bristol is seeking a motivated Transport Supervisor to oversee daily operations in their Home Delivery Depot. Key responsibilities include coordinating delivery services, managing route planning, and assisting the internal management team. Ideal candidates will have GCSEs in Mathematics and English, and CPC qualifications are a plus. This role promises a dynamic work environment with ample opportunities for teamwork and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Contributing to the daily running of the depot.
• Assisting the management team in providing a professional service.
• Working well within the distribution team function to ensure deadlines are met.

Responsibilities

• Smooth running of the delivery and collection service.
• Coordinating activities of Home Delivery Network teams.
• Managing route planning and driver workload.

Skills

Teamwork

Administration & process management

Education

GCSEs or equivalent in Mathematics and English

Tools

National CPC

Driver CPC

Job description

Overview

Here at Dunelm, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Home Delivery Depot in Bristol. We are seeking a highly motivated Transport Supervisor who can work in assisting with all aspects of the daily warehouse and transport requirements of the depot, including our distribution & collection services, stock sortation and trunk planning.

What you'll be doing

You are responsible for all aspects of operational activities within your team / work stream including:

• Assisting with the smooth running of the delivery and collection service and the co-ordination the activities of our Home Delivery Network teams
• Assisting the control of the driver communications and workload, through managing route planning, controlling tachograph reports and managing driver holidays and sickness
• As a Transport Supervisor, you will contribute to the daily running of the depot and support the Depot Manager and Internal Transport Manager in supporting the wider team.

What we\'ll look for in you

• Teamwork
• To assist the management team in providing a professional service
• To work well within the distribution team function to ensure deadlines are met
• Administration & process management
• GCSEs or equivalent in Mathematics and English
• National CPC & Driver CPC would be an advantage
• C1 licence not essential but would be an advantage