Transport Supervisor

Tyler Mason Consultants; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A transport consultancy company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Transport Supervisor to oversee daily transport compliance and lead driver recruitment. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience and good attention to detail, ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations. This role involves monitoring vehicle maintenance and requires excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal skills (clarity of speech and friendliness of tone).
• Can do attitude, flexible and ability to react quickly to the needs of the customer.
• Ability to listen to and influence peer group and department team members.

Responsibilities

• Deputise in absence of Transport Manager.
• Oversee daily transport compliance, including driver hours and vehicle checks.
• Lead driver recruitment, development and HR processes.

Skills

Good written and verbal skills

Flexible and can-do attitude

Ability to listen and influence others

Attention to detail

IT literate (Microsoft Office)

Previous supervisory experience

Health & Safety regulation exposure

Job description

Transport Supervisor

Responsibilities

• The Transport Supervisor must deputise in the absence of a Transport Manager.
• Oversee daily transport compliance, including driver hours and vehicle checks.
• Confirm that the company's vision, values and policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Certify vehicle and driver compliance with Operator licence, site, EU and other legal requirements.
• Keep vehicle records, driver files and compliance systems up to date.
• Lead driver recruitment, development and HR processes and Health & Safety.
• Assist with investigations, accident reporting and supplier invoice checks.
• Provide cover and support to the wider transport team when needed.
• Monitor the maintenance plan for all the vehicles and ensure that all the documents are kept according to the Health & regulations.
• Develop, propose and agree functional budgets with Transport Manager, monitoring and controlling all activities in accordance with the agreed functional budget, investigating and resolving any variances.
• Ensure that Service Agent KPIs (service, reducing loss of business and increase new business) are met.

Transport Supervisor Requirements

• Good written and verbal skills (clarity of speech and friendliness of tone).
• Can do attitude, flexible and ability to react quickly to the needs of the customer.
• Ability to listen to and influence peer group and department team members to build and lead effective working teams.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to analyse data and interpret the information effectively to continuously improve the department and/or team.Ability to organise self and others to ensure tasks are carried out in a timely manner.
• IT literate (Microsoft Office).
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Health & Safety regulation exposure in a previous role.