Transport Supervisor

Uniserve Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in logistics is seeking a dynamic Transport Supervisor to lead their transport operations. In this pivotal role, you will manage fleet activities, ensuring timely and compliant delivery of goods. Your expertise in transport planning and strong leadership skills will be key to optimizing operations and enhancing customer satisfaction. Join a forward-thinking company that values your contributions with competitive salaries, annual reviews, and exceptional perks like a pension scheme and education courses. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing team.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Discretionary Bonus

Pension Scheme

Annual Salary Review

Free Eye Test and £49 Vouchers towards Glasses

Interest-Free Company Loan

Free On-Site Parking

Cycle to work scheme

Referral Bonus £750

Flu Jabs Annually

Electric Vehicle Charging Points at Work

Supply Chain Academy Education Courses

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning and knowledge of transport legislation.
• Strong professional skills in communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimise transport operations and manage fleet activities.
• Lead and support the team while upholding health & safety regulations.

Skills

Transport planning expertise

MS Office proficiency

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Job description

This is a Permanent , Full Time vacancy that will close in 7 days at 23:59 BST .

The Vacancy

Uniserve, a leading logistics and freight forwarding company, seeks a driven and organised Transport Supervisor to join our growing team.

The shift pattern is 5 on 2 off then 5 on 3off .

Week One 10am until7pm

Week Two 6am until 4pm.

Uniserve are seeking a dynamic and proactive Transport Supervisor to efficiently oversee and manage our transport operations.You'll be pivotal in ensuring the safe, compliant, and timely delivery of goods, leading and coordinating our dedicated team across various shift patterns.

What you’ll do:

• Oversee and optimise transport operations:Manage fleet activities, plan/approve efficient and compliant routes, and monitor transport management software for departmental efficiency.
• Lead and support the team:Delegate tasks clearly, support the Transport Planning Manager, and uphold health & safety regulations.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and operational alignment:Liaise with depots, customers, and sales to resolve issues and bridge the gap between sales and operations.
• Develop cost-effective solutions:Create transport plans using customer IT software.

You’ll bring:

• Transport planning expertise:Experience in transport planning and knowledge of transport legislation and management systems.
• Strong professional skills:Proficiency in MS Office, a keen eye for detail, excellent written and verbal communication, and a collaborative spirit.
• Leadership and work ethic:Team leadership experience, a self-motivated and proactive approach, and the ability to meet deadlines/targets.
• Commitment to standards:Dedication to upholding SHEQ policies.

Joining our team means you'll not only enjoy a competitive salary and annual reviews, but also some pretty awesome perks:

• Competitive Salary: We value your skills and commitment.
• Discretionary Bonus: Because your hard work deserves to be rewarded.
• Pension Scheme: We've got your future covered.
• Annual Salary Review: Your growth matters to us.
• Free Eye Test and £49 Vouchers towards Glasses: Taking care of your vision.
• Interest-Free Company Loan: We're here to support you.
• Free On-Site Parking: Convenient and hassle-free.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Referral Bonus £750: Spread the word and earn some extra cash.
• Flu Jabs Annually: Stay healthy, on us!
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points at Work: Embrace sustainable transport.
• Supply Chain Academy Education Courses: Expand your knowledge, including Masters and MBA programmes.

The Company

At Uniserve we do amazing things. We are at the forefront of change, leading the transformation of the logistics and global trade management market. We have big ideas that push the boundaries and heaps of ambition that means we deliver on our promises time and again. People are the backbone of our business and the key to our continued success which is why we invest in training and development at all levels.

The Company

At Uniserve we do amazing things. We are at the forefront of change, leading the transformation of the logistics and global trade management market. We have big ideas that push the boundaries and heaps of ambition that means we deliver on our promises time and again. People are the backbone of our business and the key to our continued success which is why we invest in training and development at all levels.