Transport Supervisor Days

XPO; Widnes; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

XPO is seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor for day shifts in Widnes to support the Tesco contract. This pivotal role involves overseeing transport operations, ensuring compliance, and managing a team within a fast-paced logistics environment. Competitive salary and various perks are offered.

Benefits

20 days holiday

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Proven track record as Transport Supervisor or Shift Manager.
• At least 2 years of progressively responsible jobs.
• Good knowledge of transport compliance and technology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transportation operations for the Tesco contract.
• Ensure administrative duties are completed accurately.
• Monitor driver performance and vehicle compliance.

Skills

Transport compliance

Planning skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership

Education

Transport management CPC

Tools

Microlise

Tachomaster

R2C

Job description

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Are you an experienced Transport Supervisor with a background in food/FMCG retail? Do you like the idea of assisting the transport function on a key contract for one of the biggest, fastest-growing names in logistics? Are you ready for your next challenge?We’re looking for a Transport Supervisor to support our Tesco contract in Widnes. Working on a 4 on 4 off Day shift (07:00 – 19:00), you’ll be responsible for supporting the Transport Manager in the overall running of a safe, efficient and cost-effective transport operation.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to
£29,567 per annum. In addition, we offer 20days holiday. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension, and many other perks.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Transport supervisor to the Transport function of the Distribution Centre, reporting to the Operations Manager
• Ensure all administrative traffic duties are carried out as necessary and to a high level of accuracy and professionalism
• Support the Operations Manager with any fleet or driver duties required.
• Oversee and direct the clerks on my shift, ensuring the defect, pre brief and de brief process is adhered to.
• Ensure that details of vehicle accidents are investigated & escalated to line management
• Ensure investigations are completed within 10 days and escalated where required.
• Oversee, conduct, and distribute the VOR report for the shift
• Monitor driver performance and compliance, Including Tachomaster reporting and Driver scoring
• Monitor vehicle compliance on Tachomaster, Trailermaster and R2C.
• Complete customer or XPO KPI’s as required
• Ensure all good to go assets are back in service by liaising with shunters
• Work closely with the VMU and other vendors to ensure the fleet is serviced and compliant at all times.
• Ensure fleet is stood down in line with servicing and VOR requirements.
• Complete driver DCRS with my allocated drivers.
• Manage driver absence following the Absence Management Policy.
• Ensure HR tasks are completed within the required time, and to the standard expected.
  

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• A proven track record as a Transport Supervisor or a Transport Shift Manager within a fast-paced distribution
• Good working knowledge of Microlise and Tachomaster and R2C systems
• At least 2 years’ experience of progressively more responsible jobs within Operations or Planning
• Planning skills and problem-solving skills
• Transport management CPC would be beneficial but not essential.
• Excellent working knowledge of transport compliance
• The ability to lead, motivate and inspire your team with a real drive for optimisation and continuous improvement
  

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and
interviews, please don’t hesitate to let us know.



XPO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.



The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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