Transport Supervisor - back shift

AIT Home Delivery UK Limited; Castleford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Transport Supervisor to oversee evening and night operations at their Castleford depot. This role involves ensuring the efficiency of transport functions, maintaining communication with outlying depots, and supervising the loading and departure of vehicles. The ideal candidate will possess strong IT and communication skills, be able to work under pressure, and have a solid understanding of road transport legislation. Join a continuously expanding business and make a significant impact on service delivery.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Transport role is essential.
• Self starter with ability to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the transport operation and ensure timely transport tasks.
• Conduct spot checks and control trailer movements.

Skills

IT Skills

Communication Skills

Administration Skills

Prioritization Skills

Road Transport Legislation Understanding

Education

Transport Management CPC

Job description

We are recruiting for a Transport Supervisor to join our team at AIT Home Delivery. In this role you will control our transport function during the evening and night operation, interfacing and communicating between our Castleford depot and all outlying depots to ensure timely transport operations, leading to first class service to our customers.

Your responsibilities will be -

Complete a running log throughout shift.
Ensure all transport tasks are carried out and completed in accordance with daily transport plan.
Supervise the transport operation.
Conduct spot checks on departing vehicles from site. Ensure the inspection log is completed.
Control trailer movements and log their destination / location.
Communicate with depots and provide regular updates on progress / problems with trucking vehicles.
Ensure vehicles / trailers are loaded to capacity prior to departure.
Carryout vehicle downloads as required / identified by Transport Manager.
Ensure all trunk vehicles depart on time.
Monitor driver infringements
License checks

We are looking for someone who -

Willing to take on board new commitments/responsibilities as and when required.
Conducting additional ad hoc duties as required.
Have good IT, administration and communication skills.
Flexible attitude.
Previous experience in a Transport role is essential.
Self starter (ability to work unsupervised).
Ability to priorities and work under pressure.
Excellent prioritization skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Understand current Road Transport Legislation and digital tachographs.
Holder of a Transport Management CPC would be desirable although not essential.

If you want to be part of a continuously expanding business, apply today and our recruitment team will be in touch.