Transport Supervisor

Menzies Distribution Solutions; Coalville; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider based in Coalville is seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor for a 4 On/4 Off night shift role. The position entails ensuring compliance with transport legislation and health & safety while overseeing the allocation of drivers. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of driver hours legislation and previous experience in a transport office. This role offers attractive benefits including 28 days holiday, health and wellness programs, and opportunities for progression and training.

Benefits

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Paid volunteering day

Progressive training opportunities

Healthcare Cash Plan

Exclusive discounts on various services

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Transport Legislation and Health & Safety.
• Allocate and resourcing of drivers and sub-contractors.
• Conduct investigations and return to work interviews as required.

Skills

Knowledge of Drivers Hours

Health & Safety Knowledge

IT literate

Ability to prioritise workload

Knowledge of Continuous Improvement

Education

Right To Work in the UK

Experience in a busy Transport office

Job description

Transport Supervisor (4 On/4 Off Nights)

Menzies Distribution Solutions are currently looking for an experienced Transport Supervisor to join our busy team based in Coalville. You will be responsible for ensuring that all work is distributed whilst complying with Transport Legislation, Health & Safety and customer service requirements. You will also ensure that the customer’s products are delivered 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:

• Salary: £35,688.25 Per Annum
• Shift Pattern: 4 On/4 Off Nights
• Hours:18:00 – 06:00
• Parking Onsite
• Monthly Pay

About the Site:

• Based on a customer site
• 24/7 Operation
• General Haulage, working solely with Class 1 Vehicles. Predominantly in the packaging industry.

Transport Supervisor Duties:

• Execute the plan provided by the onsite Planning Team.
• Health & Safety Awareness and ability to adhere and control Transport related Compliance.
• Standard Supervisor Responsibilities as follows: Pre-Brief & De-Brief Driver, Allocation/resourcing of drivers/sub-contractors, Communicate issues as they arise to relevant stakeholders, POD Control, Vehicle earning awareness, Multiple system usage/compliance
• Overtime may be required from time to time to help cover holidays and sickness.
• Conducting investigations and return to work interviews etc as required
• Source local agency drivers as and when required (in conjunction with our PSL) and local sub-contractors as and when required.
• Ensure accurate trailer checks are completed and sent

Transport Supervisor Requirements:

• 'Right To Work' in the UK
• Experience of working in a busy Transport office
• Knowledge of Drivers Hours, Tachograph and WTD legislation
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement.
• IT literate - ability to multi task and move between multiple screens/systems/devices with ease.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety
• Knowledge of transport systems.
• Ability to prioritise a busy workload.

Benefits

• 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. 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 organization with an increasingly agile workforce; we’re open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.