Transport Supervisor

Devyani International P Ltd; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transport sector is seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor for their site in Greater Manchester. The role involves overseeing drivers, managing operations, and ensuring compliance with security and performance standards. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and experience in the transport industry. The company offers a supportive environment with various benefits and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Holidays

Cycle-to-work scheme

Online discounts

Onsite parking

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a transport environment is desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily transport operations and complete administrative tasks.
• Liaise with departments to communicate delays.
• Manage vehicle defects and tachograph records.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Tools

MS Office

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Overview

An exciting opportunity has opened for an experienced Transport Supervisor to join our team at our site in Valero terminal in Manchester. Reporting to the Location Operations Manager, the role involves overseeing a team of fuels drivers.

If you have experience in the transport industry and are ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Shifts are Monday to Friday with rotating hours:

• Week 1: 05:30 to 13:00
• Week 2: 11:00 to 19:00

Salary up to £32k.

How will you contribute?

• Assist in daily transport operations, completing administrative and legislative tasks to maintain performance.
• Liaise with other departments to communicate delays in departures or deliveries.
• Ensure adherence to operational security requirements, such as vehicle keys, phones, and fuel cards.
• Compile and input statistical data for reports.
• Engage with customers to provide updates, resolve queries, or provide pre-delivery information.
• Manage tachograph records.
• Promote good driver behaviors using tools like telematics.
• Conduct investigations promptly.
• Manage vehicle defects through the VOR process.
• Participate in recruitment, training, and coaching of colleagues.
• Manage sickness absence processes, including record keeping and RTW interviews.

What will you bring?

• Experience in a transport environment is desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Well-organized with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Word and Excel; knowledge of distribution/transport systems is advantageous.

What do we offer?

We offer a friendly, safety-first working environment with benefits including pension scheme, holidays, cycle-to-work scheme, online discounts, onsite parking, and career development opportunities.

Our Culture & Values

We value our people and promote a diverse, inclusive environment where colleagues can be their authentic selves. We are committed to equality and support all employees.