Transport Supervisor

Devyani International P Ltd; Kingsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in the UK is seeking a Transport Supervisor responsible for managing and coordinating transport activities to ensure timely delivery of goods. The ideal candidate should have experience in a transport environment, strong communication skills, and a CPC holder status. Attractive benefits include a pension scheme, generous holidays, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Generous holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Online discounts

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills at all levels are essential.
• Experience in a busy operational transport environment is necessary.
• Must be well-organized with the ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate transport activities for timely delivery.
• Ensure adherence to operational security requirements.
• Engage directly with customers about delivery updates.

Skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Experience in a transport or operational environment

Organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of drivers' working time directive and EU regulations

Positive and flexible attitude

Proficiency in MS Office applications

CPC holder

Experience working with unions

Job description

Join us as our Transport Supervisor! You will be responsible for managing and coordinating transport activities to ensure efficient and timely delivery of goods.

Hours of work: Monday - Friday with a rotating early/late shift of 05:30 - 13:30 and 11:00 - 19:00, excluding weekends and Bank Holidays, with a requirement to work additional hours/shifts as necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily running of the Transport operation by completing all administrative and legislative tasks required to maintain performance.
• 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.
• Collate and input statistical information for various reports.
• Engage directly with customers to provide updates regarding their delivery, resolve queries, or provide pre-delivery information as required.
• Manage tachograph records.
• Promote good driver behaviors using tools including telematics.
• Assist with investigations in a timely manner.
• Manage vehicle defects through the VOR process.
• Participate in recruitment, training, and coaching of colleagues.
• Manage the sickness absence process, including record keeping and RTW interviews.
• Support the site with ad hoc administrative tasks.

What Will You Bring To Our Team

• Attention to detail and accuracy of information.
• Experience in a transport or busy operational environment.
• Well-organized with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Understanding of drivers' working time directive and EU regulations.
• A positive, flexible attitude, reliability, and punctuality.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Word and Excel; knowledge of distribution/transport systems is advantageous.
• CPC holder.
• Experience working with unions.

Our Culture & Benefits

We offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with benefits such as a company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, online discounts, onsite parking, and more. We value our people and provide opportunities for career development, training, and multiskilling in a dynamic environment.

Our Values

We are Thoughtful, Aiming High, and Prepared.

Our Commitment

We are committed to equality of opportunity and fostering an inclusive environment where all colleagues feel supported and valued. We are proud of our diverse workforce and welcome your application.

About Us

Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner in the UK, with over 20,000 colleagues across more than 200 sites, providing storage, handling, distribution, eFulfilment, and other supply chain services for major UK companies.