Transport Supervisor

Wincanton; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wincanton is seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor for its site in Greater Manchester. The role involves overseeing a team of fuels drivers, managing operations, and ensuring compliance with security and legislative requirements. Candidates should have experience in the transport industry and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a salary up to £32,000 and a supportive work environment with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Generous holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Employee benefits including online discount platform

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience within a transport environment is desirable.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, especially in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily running of the Transport operation.
• Liaise with departments to communicate delays.
• Engage directly with customers regarding deliveries.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Computer Skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Wincanton Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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JOB DESCRIPTION

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 with the responsibility for a team of fuels drivers.

Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 with the responsibility for a team of fuels drivers.

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

Shifts are Monday to Friday and rotating –

Week 1 – 05:30 to 13:30

Week 2 – 11:00 to 19:00

Salary up to £32k

How will you contribute?

• Assist in the daily running of the Transport operation by completing all administrative and legislative tasks required to maintain performance of the operation.
• To liaise with other departments to ensure all delayed departures and/or deliveries are clearly communicated to the relevant area.
• Ensure Operational security requirements are adhered to e.g. vehicle keys, phones, fuel cards,
• Collation and input of statistical information for various reports.
• Engage directly with customers to provide updates in relation to their delivery, to resolve queries or provide pre-delivery information as required.
• Management of tachograph records.
• Promote good driver good driver behaviours utilising tools including Mix telematics
• Assist with conducting Investigations within a timely manner.
• Assist with the management of vehicle defects through the VOR process.
• Actively be involved in the recruitment, training and coaching of all colleagues.
• Management of the sickness absence process, including accurate record keeping and RTW interviews.
  
  

What will you bring?

• Experience within a transport environment is desirable
• Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Attention to detail is key for this role as is the accuracy of information supplied
• Well organised with the ability to prioritise tasks as required
• Excellent communicator at all levels.
• Excellent computer skills are critical to this role specifically MS Office applications such as Word and Excel and knowledge of Distribution/Transport Systems would be advantageous
  
  

What do we offer?

Our Culture & Benefits

In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

Be a part of our values; We’re Thoughtful, We’re Aiming High and We’re Prepared.

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your application.

Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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