Transport Supervisor

Thames Water; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in Maidenhead is seeking a Transport Supervisor to lead and manage a team of drivers. You will ensure compliance with transport legislation and oversee the safe operation of vehicles. The ideal candidate will have previous experience managing drivers, extensive knowledge of transport law, and an HGV licence. The role offers competitive compensation, a pension plan, and various health benefits.

Benefits

Up to £52,000 per annum

26 days holiday per year

Contributory pension

Performance-related pay plan

Access to health and well-being benefits

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team of drivers and their performance.
• Happy working on a rotational shift pattern, including days and nights.
• Extensive knowledge of driving and operating tankers and HIAB.

Responsibilities

• Manage driver performance and act as the main point of contact.
• Ensure vehicles are compliant, ready for use, and defects are recorded.
• Oversee safe loading and unloading of vehicles.

Skills

Team management

Driving and operating tankers

Knowledge of Transport law

Understanding Drivers' Hours rules

Clear communication

Education

HGV licence with Tacho and CPC

Job description

What you will be doing

as a Transport Supervisor

• The Transport Supervisor role sits within our Logistics Management Centre (LMC) and supports the business in providing cost-effective delivery of inventory and logistics solutions through the driving and operating of LGV and HGV vehicles. Your key duties will include :
• Managing driver performance and being the main point of contact to ensure all driving requirements across the team of LMC drivers are managed and delivered.
• Providing initial training, periodic assessments and relevant refresher training to ensure all drivers to ensure they are aware and adhering to current legislation.
• Ensuring vehicles are compliant, ready for use, and any defects are recorded and actioned.
• Ensuring the safe and secure loading and unloading of vehicles through appropriate training and checks.
• Ensuring compliance with transport legislation, including drivers’ hours regulations and Working Time Directives in line with the ‘O’ licence legislation and company procedures.
• Maintaining a safe and fuel-efficient approach to driving, to minimise the risk to yourself, your team and other road users, and optimise vehicle running costs.
• Being accountable for the safe and secure parking of vehicles in your charge.

For this role, a UK driving licence is required as you may be travelling to multiple sites.

Location – White Waltham STW, Maidenhead.

Working Hours – 45 hours per week.

What you should bring to the role

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are :

• Be happy working on a rotational shift pattern, including days and nights.
• Have previous experience managing a team of drivers and their performance.
• Have extensive knowledge of driving and operating tankers and HIAB.
• Demonstrate clear knowledge of Transport law and the Road Traffic Act.
• Have a working knowledge of Drivers' Hours rules and Working Time regulations.
• Holding an HGV licence with Tacho and CPC is desirable.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering up to £52,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well-being, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.