Transport Supervisor

FM Conway Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Transport Supervisor within a dynamic transport division. This full-time role involves managing drivers, ensuring compliance with EU regulations, and optimizing fleet utilization. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong leadership skills. Join a family-run business with over 60 years of experience in sustainable transportation solutions, where your contributions will be valued, and you can grow professionally. This role offers a competitive salary, a company van, and a range of benefits to support your well-being and development.

Benefits

Company van

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health and well-being benefits

Shopping discounts

Career and professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing a large-scale transport fleet.
• Strong understanding of EU driver and tachograph regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support drivers with queries and performance reviews.
• Liaise with workshop regarding vehicle availability.
• Assist in KPI reporting on vehicle and driver earnings.

Skills

Transport Management

EU Driver Regulations

Team Management

UK Traffic Laws

KPI Reporting

Education

Experience in Transport Supervision

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join FM Conway as a Transport Supervisor, within our dynamic and growing Transport division. As our Transport Supervisor you will support the operations and management of our day drivers and HGV Fleet, ensuring safety and full utilisation at all times. This full-time permanent role will be based from our Heathrow depot.

The duties of the Transport Supervisor role will include:

• Managing and supporting Drivers on any queries, annual leave requests, absences, and performance reviews
• Liaising with workshop and Planners regarding vehicle availability
• Holding investigations following accidents or incidents, with the ability to chair disciplinary hearings if needed
• Gaining a full understanding of site requirements and restrictions
• Having a full understanding of new and current transport systems and transport regulations
• Assisting in KPI reporting on vehicle and driver earnings, and maintaining records of asphalt fleet utilisation
• Assisting in the management of the Professional Drivers Recognition Scheme
  
  

What skills and experience do you need?

We are looking for an experienced Transport Supervisor who has proven experience in managing and leading a busy and large-scale transport fleet. You will have a strong understanding of EU driver and tachograph regulations and knowledge of UK driving legislation and traffic laws. It is important you have experience in managing a team and can handle ever-changing priorities in pressured situations.

What benefits will you receive?

As our Transport Supervisor we will offer you a range of fantastic benefits including career and professional development, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, a company van and a wide range of shopping discounts though our Rewarding Great People platform. We also offer a range of health and well-being benefits including a 24-hour advice line and support from our mental health first aiders.

A brief introduction to FM Conway and our Transport Division

FM Conway is a family run business with over 60 years’ experience of creating sustainable and innovative transportation solutions. We pride ourselves on our core values, creating a culture around Care, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. As a family business the heart of FM Conway has, and always will be, its great people and we are always searching for talented individuals to join our family.

FM Conway manufactures a comprehensive range of high-quality aggregates, asphalt and concrete products for use on the UK's highway network as well as for other construction and maintenance projects. We deliver vital infrastructure services that help keep people, communities and businesses moving.

So if you would like to Join our Family as our Transport Supervisor then please click ‘apply’ today.

Closing Date: 01/06/2025

FM Conway is an award-winning equal opportunities employer. We recognise that our workforce should reflect our diverse communities and we are proudly committed to creating an inclusive culture in which we celebrate and value individuals from all walks of life. EDI-Strategy

At our heart we are a family that recognises and embraces individuality, so if you are excited about this role but you are unsure if you meet all of the criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway as you may still be the right candidate for this or another role we are recruiting for.

We look forward to receiving your application!