Transport Supervisor

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Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Transport Supervisor for the NRC Rugby Hub, responsible for leading a team of drivers, ensuring smooth transport operations, and managing reports. The ideal candidate should have experience with TMS systems and proficiency in MS Office, and be able to motivate teams effectively during complex situations. This role involves a shift pattern of 14:00 to 22:00, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in collating reports on driver information and health & safety.
• Experience with TMS systems such as Isotrak, Tachomaster, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in PC use, especially Windows, MS Office, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Lateral thinking and logistics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to your shift of drivers.
• Motivate colleagues and ensure smooth transport operations.
• Brief and debrief drivers regarding their runs.
• Review driver log sheets and report accidents or damages.

Skills

Collating reports on driver information

Experience with TMS systems

Proficiency in MS Office

Effective motivation and prioritization

Logistics experience

Job description

The Vacancy

We have an opportunity for a Transport Supervisor to join us at our NRC RUGBY HUB.

This is a 14:00 to 22:00 shift, Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturdays as required. The hours can vary depending on the time of year and workloads.

Our refreshed values are important to us: Do the right thing, Celebrate cost leadership, Be dynamic, and Deliver for customers. Our Evri people are what set us apart.

What will you do in the role?

• Report to the Transport Shift Manager and provide leadership and direction to your shift of drivers.
• Motivate colleagues, solve problems daily, and ensure smooth transport operations during your shift, providing detailed handovers to your Shift Manager and fellow Supervisors.
• Brief and debrief drivers to ensure understanding and action of instructions for their runs.
• Review driver log sheets, ensure vehicle defect reports are completed, and report any accidents or damages daily.

What skills/qualifications are required?

• Experience in collating reports on driver information, including Digi tachographs, and health & safety for site and drivers.
• Experience with TMS systems such as Isotrak, Tachomaster, Ortec, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in PC use, especially Windows, MS Office, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to motivate and prioritize effectively, especially in complex situations.
• Lateral thinking, logistics experience, and previous work in a busy transport office are beneficial.