Transport Supervisor (4 On/4 Off Nights)

Menzies Distribution Solutions Ltd; Broxbourne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Volunteer day off per year

Employer pension scheme

Healthcare discounts

Job summary

Menzies Distribution Solutions in Broxbourne is seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor to optimise routes, maximise vehicle capacity and ensure on-time, cost-effective deliveries. You will manage site planners, liaise with customers, and maintain compliance with WTD and tachograph requirements.

The role includes coordinating shifts (4 On/4 Off Nights), working with planners to meet delivery windows, and driving continuous improvement across transport operations.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy transport office.
• Knowledge of drivers hours, tachograph and WTD legislation.
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement.
• IT literate.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety.
• Knowledge of transport systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan deliveries with site planners to meet delivery windows using site software.
• Communicate delays and issues with delivery to customers.
• Develop back haul lanes and maximise fleet utilisation.
• Source local agency drivers and sub-contractors as required.
• Coordinate late loads and ensure on-time performance.
• Ensure loads meet safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor Working Time Directive compliance of planners and drivers.
• Record trailer information for inbound/outbound deliveries.

Skills

Experience in busy transport office

Drivers Hours knowledge

Tachograph & WTD legislation

Continuous Improvement

IT literate

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

Good standard of education

Job description

Menzies Distribution Solutions is looking for an experienced Transport Supervisor to join our team in Broxbourne. Responsible for developing and building efficient routes whilst maximising vehicle capacity, ensuring all work is distributed whilst complying with Transport Legislation, Health & Safety and customer service requirements. Ensuring that the Transport Planners deliver the customer's products on time and in full using the most cost effective means possible and best use of available resources including maximising the utilisation of Menzies Drivers in line with current driver hours and WTD legislation.

The Details:

• Shift Pattern: 4 On/4 Off Nights
• Start Time: Between 19:00 - 21:00
• Monthly Pay

Key Duties and Accountabilities (will include but not be limited to)

• Ensure that your Site Planners plan all relevant customer deliveries utilising the software available at site to ensure delivery windows are met.
• Through liaising with your Site Planners that you are fully aware of any delays and possible issues with delivery.
• Liaise with the Customer as required in relation to delays and possible issues with delivery.
• Develop back haul lanes with both Menzies depots and 3rd party customers whilst maintaining fleet utilisation.
• Source local agency drivers as and when required (in conjunction with our PSL) providing an accurate brief of job required.
• Source local sub contractors as and when required.
• Co-ordinate a late load report in line with operational requirements and deadlines.
• Ensure that Site Planners are aware that the loads meet safety standards.
• Manage the Site Planners ensuring they are using the most efficient start times.
• Ensure adequate Pre-Briefing of Drivers is taking place to ensure that they fully understand their instructions.
• Ensure adequate De-Briefing of Drivers upon their return to ensure that all documentation has been completed correctly.
• Ensure your Site Planners are compliant with Working Time Directive.
• Ensure that the Site Planners regularly Download Driver cards for analysis
• Ensure that the Site Planners Comply with all Transport legislation reducing tachograph infringements to below the company target and adhering to WTD regulations.
• Ensure that the Site Planners Conduct regular meetings/ reviews including probation assessments and return to work interviews with their drivers.
• Ensure compliance with Agency Driver checklist.
• Communicate routes to and liaise with other Menzies Depots
• Record trailer information on all inbound/outbound deliveries and stand trailers.
• Fully understand and communicate agreed KPI's for Department
• All other transport office related duties
• Ensure all live news deliveries are planned within timeframes
• All reports are completed and readily available for all

Key Experience and Qualifications:

• Experience of working in a busy Transport office
• Knowledge of Drivers Hours, Tachograph and WTD legislation
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement.
• Good standard of education
• IT literate
• Knowledge of Health & Safety
• Knowledge of transport systems.

Technical skills and behavioral competencies:

• Leading and engaging people
• Develop self and others
• Self starter who works on their own initiative
• Team builder
• Ability to prioritise
• Team Player
• Lateral thinker

Works well under pressure

Able to develop relationships with others (both internal and external)

Problem solving and decision making skills

Time For You: Relax with 28 days of holiday inclusive of bank holidays.

Give Back: Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.

Appreciating You & Others: Celebrate special moments with Value Awards! Driver of the Year Awards, with 3 days paid leave for our finalists, including a fun filled day out for you and your partner and attendance to the awards ceremony with guest speakers.

Your Future: Join our contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.

Exclusive Discounts: Through your Healthcare Cash Plan you will have access to a discount portal, where you can make savings on travel and hotels, cinema tickets, days out and much more. We also offer 20% off your mobile line rental at EE!

Progression & Training: Unique Industry Training such as: LST, Moffett, Manual Handling, Double Decker & Load Security. Driver Assessor Training available by our Regional Driver Team. A paid day leave per year for your periodic CPC Training provided by us.

Health & Wellness: Healthcare Cash Plan, allowing you to claim cash back on a range of healthcare products and services including dental, optical, chiropody, and specialist consultations, tests, and scans. In addition to this there is Virtual GP access, On-Demand Physio, Gym Discounts, Online Health Assessments & 24/7 Counselling.

INCLUSION

Menzies Distribution Solutions is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business.

We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be, and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.