Transport Supervisor

Contract Personnel Limited; Swaffham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable company is seeking a Transport Supervisor in Swaffham. In this role, you will ensure compliance with transport regulations, lead personnel, and contribute to operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and experience in logistics management, including risk assessment and budget development.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with lean (Six Sigma) methodologies is preferred.
• Valid HGV 2 license or UK Driver's License for at least 1 year is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vehicle and driver compliance with legal requirements.
• Lead and manage personnel including absences and disciplinary actions.
• Achieve route optimisation savings and improve working practices.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Data Analysis

Organizational Skills

Education

Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above

Vocational Training

Tools

Microsoft Office

FTA Vision

TMS2

Telematics

Dynamics

GLAD

SOL

Job description

Contract Personnel are seeking a Transport Supervisor in and around Swaffham! We are partnering with a growing, reputable business.

Role Overview:

• Ensure adherence to company vision, values, policies, and procedures at all times.
• Act as Deputy in the absence of the Logistics Manager.
• Ensure vehicle and driver compliance with Operator license, site, EU, and other legal requirements; monitor and improve the working environment.
• Conduct risk assessments on customer premises for major changes or new business, as advised by the customer account team.
• Respond promptly to requests from other departments and drivers, providing efficient solutions.
• Maintain stock levels necessary for business continuity (e.g., driver defect book, tacho rolls, cleaning supplies, uniforms).
• Ensure drivers deliver customer service levels that meet agreed standards.
• Monitor vehicle maintenance plans and ensure documentation complies with health and safety regulations.
• Achieve route optimisation savings and ensure routes are profitable, minimizing the use of agency drivers.
• Investigate and implement corrective actions using current systems (e.g., FTA Vision, TMS2, Telematics, Dynamics, GLAD, SOL) to resolve logistics issues and improve working practices.
• Lead, manage, and develop personnel, including managing absences, disciplinary actions, PDRs, infringements, grievances, health and safety training, and driver assessments, using SMART objectives.
• Develop and monitor budgets in collaboration with the Logistics Manager, investigating variances.
• Contribute to environmental impact reduction through route efficiency and economy.
• Ensure driver compliance with EN14065 standards, e.g., daily vehicle disinfection.
• Meet Service Agent KPIs related to service quality, business retention, and growth.

Candidate Requirements:

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive attitude, flexibility, and quick-reacting to customer needs.
• Ability to influence and lead teams effectively.
• Attention to detail and data analysis skills for continuous improvement.
• Organizational skills for task management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with lean (Six Sigma) methodologies (preferred).
• Valid HGV 2 license or UK Driver's License for at least 1 year (preferred).
• CPC holder.
• Previous supervisory experience (2-3 years) is desirable but not essential.
• Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above, or vocational training.
• Experience with health and safety regulations in a previous role.
• No more than 6 points on driving license.