Transport Supervisor

Aspion; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Tilbury is seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor to manage operations in general haulage. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, promoting safety, and building relationships with clients and drivers. Ideal candidates should have operational transport experience and strong communication skills. Competitive salary offered between £30,000 - £35,000.

Responsibilities

• Support the Transport Manager in ensuring legal compliance.
• Promote safety by conducting incident investigations.
• Build and maintain relationships with drivers, planners, and clients.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and training.
• Report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to stakeholders.

Skills

Previous experience in a transport supervisor or operational role

Strong knowledge of driver hours regulations and O Licence processes

Excellent people management and communication skills

Experience with driver investigations and disciplinary processes

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to work under pressure

Decisive and competent decision-making skills

Strong IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Transport Supervisor

Location: Tilbury, Essex

Salary: GBP30,000 - GBP35,000

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

We are currently recruiting for an experienced General Haulage Transport Supervisor to join a large organisation specializing in general haulage and container loads throughout the UK.

The role involves supporting the current transport operation, focusing on logistics and providing customers with positive end-to-end transport solutions.

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience in a transport supervisor or operational role
• Strong knowledge of driver hours regulations and O Licence processes
• Excellent people management and communication skills
• Experience with driver investigations, accident investigations, and disciplinary processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Excel
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Decisive and competent decision-making skills
• Strong IT skills

Responsibilities:

• Support the Transport Manager in ensuring legal compliance and operational procedures
• Promote safety by conducting incident investigations and delivering safety messages
• Build and maintain relationships with drivers, planners, and clients
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and training
• Report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to stakeholders
• Handle driver concerns, wages, expenses, resource allocation, and PPE distribution
• Maintain driver infringement rates within standards
• Reduce safety incidents and meet budget targets
• Minimize late or dropped loads
• Foster strong customer relationships

If you have relevant transport operational experience and are interested, please apply via the provided link.

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