Transport Supervisor

Thames Water; England; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company is seeking a Transport Supervisor to oversee a team of drivers and ensure compliance with transport legislation. You will be responsible for training drivers and managing performance, while also ensuring that vehicles are safe and compliant. The role requires a UK driving licence and offers a salary up to £52,000 per annum along with additional benefits including a pension and holidays. Candidates should have experience in managing drivers and knowledge of transport law.

Benefits

26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30

Contributory pension

Performance-related pay plan

Health and well-being benefits

Qualifications

• Prior experience managing a team of drivers.
• Extensive knowledge of driving regulations.
• Ability to work on a rotational shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Manage driver performance and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Train and assess drivers on current driving regulations.
• Ensure vehicles are compliant and defects are logged.

Skills

Team management

Knowledge of transport law

Driving and operating tankers

Understanding of Drivers' Hours rules

Education

HGV licence with Tacho and CPC (desirable)

Job description

What you will be doing

as a Transport Supervisor

• The Transport Supervisor role sits within our Logistics Management Centre (LMC) and supports the business in providing cost-effective delivery of inventory and logistics solutions through the driving and operating of LGV and HGV vehicles. Your key duties will include :
• Managing driver performance and being the main point of contact to ensure all driving requirements across the team of LMC drivers are managed and delivered.
• Providing initial training, periodic assessments and relevant refresher training to ensure all drivers to ensure they are aware and adhering to current legislation.
• Ensuring vehicles are compliant, ready for use, and any defects are recorded and actioned.
• Ensuring the safe and secure loading and unloading of vehicles through appropriate training and checks.
• Ensuring compliance with transport legislation, including drivers’ hours regulations and Working Time Directives in line with the ‘O’ licence legislation and company procedures.
• Maintaining a safe and fuel-efficient approach to driving, to minimise the risk to yourself, your team and other road users, and optimise vehicle running costs.
• Being accountable for the safe and secure parking of vehicles in your charge.

For this role, a UK driving licence is required as you may be travelling to multiple sites.

Location – White Waltham STW, Maidenhead.

Working Hours – 45 hours per week.

What you should bring to the role

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are :

• Be happy working on a rotational shift pattern, including days and nights.
• Have previous experience managing a team of drivers and their performance.
• Have extensive knowledge of driving and operating tankers and HIAB.
• Demonstrate clear knowledge of Transport law and the Road Traffic Act.
• Have a working knowledge of Drivers' Hours rules and Working Time regulations.
• Holding an HGV licence with Tacho and CPC is desirable.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering up to £52,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well-being, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.