Transport Supervisor

evo; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm is seeking a Transport Supervisor in Hemel Hempstead to support the transport management team. The role involves overseeing timely deliveries, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and maintaining a safe work environment. Candidates should possess strong logistics experience and relevant Transport qualifications. Join evo, a premier brand in distribution, and enjoy flexible working and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working

Pension contributions

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

State of the art IT equipment

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Experience in a multi-drop logistics environment.
• Understanding of transport and network planning.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and efficient deliveries while maintaining customer service.
• Manage drivers and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Oversee health and safety obligations and maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Organising vehicle maintenance schedules

Logistics knowledge

Communication skills

Education

NVQ qualification

Transport Operator Awareness qualification

Class 1 licence

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Transport Supervisor to join our Hemel based Logistics team, being responsible for supporting the transport management team in the smooth running of the transport function in line with legal requirements and Company policies and procedures.

This will entail ensuring that all deliveries are made in a timely and efficient manner whilst maintaining a good customer service attitude and approach. In addition, the role will include ensuring all vehicles are maintained in line with legal requirements, drivers are managed to work within the drivers hours and working time regulations, using the company recognized process's to manage full compliance.

Other duties will include making sure health and safety obligations are met, providing a legal and safe working environment for all employees that consistently exceed quality standards required.

You must be prepared to maintain the standards expected by the company. A good overall knowledge of the running of the hub is essential, as is the ability to prioritize tasks, make decisions and remain calm under pressure.

The successful candidate will have a strong business knowledge within a logistics environment, be experienced in organising vehicle maintenance schedules and have a good understanding of transport and network planning, gained in a multi-drop environment. They will ideally have a Transport Operator Awareness qualification along with other Transport qualifications such as NVQ, CPC, Class 1 licence and Class 1 shunting.

We are looking for a candidate with a flexible attitude to working hours and willing to work additional hours where necessary. Additionally, the candidate must be physically fit as all tasks will require a degree of walking, standing, lifting or stretching. Some heavy lifting may be involved. Good communication skills and basic numeracy and literacy are essential as are high levels of common sense, integrity and honesty.

You will take home a competitive salary and benefits package.

The Company

evo - a powerhouse of brands.

evo Group of Companies is the UK and Ireland's largest multi-channel business supplies and services distributor. We operate a centralised distribution network, with distribution centres around the UK and Ireland, complemented by regional cross-dock sites. Our unrivalled logistics platform includes hundreds of our own delivery vehicles, efficiently delivering a vast range of essential goods to workplaces across the nation.

We Recognise That Our People Are At The Heart Of Our Culture Here At Evo And We Are Proud To Employ Over 2,000 People Across Our Industry Leading Brands

VOW Wholesale, VOW Ireland, Banner, Complete, Premvan, Truline & Staples.

The Benefits

• Flexible working
• Pension contributions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• State of the art IT equipment
• Volunteer days