Transport Supervisor FL-DD

Kuehne + Nagel AS; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Road Transport Supervisor for its Portsmouth operations. The role involves managing transport resources, ensuring compliance with legislation, and fostering team effectiveness. The ideal candidate will possess a full UK Driver's Licence, LGV C+E, and proven transport knowledge, along with strong leadership and communication skills. The company offers competitive pay, training opportunities, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

26 days holidays plus bank holidays

2 volunteering days per year

Life Assurance options

Personal development and training programs

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts at high street stores and supermarkets

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Proven transport knowledge and experience.
• Experience in fleet compliance and maintenance.
• People management experience.

Responsibilities

• Control transport resources and supervise drivers.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety obligations.
• Provide regular reports and support continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Transport knowledge

Communication skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Full UK Driver's Licence

LGV C+E

Tools

TruTac system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ready to keep things moving at the docks? Step up and steer the crew that keeps it all flowing.

Your Role

Kuehne + Nagel is seeking to appoint a Road Transport Supervisor to work within a small but dedicated team at HMNB Portsmouth. The key responsibilities will be to ensure the transport department operates in a safe, compliant, and efficient manner, fully compliant with all legislation. This includes controlling fleet servicing, MOTs, vehicle breakdowns, and vehicle records in accordance with O Licence Conditions, tasking drivers and assets to meet delivery schedules, and delivering a first-class service to our customers within budget. The role will also involve the compliant movement of ADR products, Classes 1 to 9, including 7x accepted packages and non-ADR goods as required.

Your Responsibilities

1. Control transport resources at HMNB Portsmouth.
2. Supervise drivers under your line management.
3. Manage up to 12 employees and 25 assets at HMNB Portsmouth.
4. Ensure compliance with company and legislative requirements.
5. Foster a culture of improvement and team effectiveness to promote team spirit and morale.
6. Promote effective communication with colleagues, supervisors, managers, and customers to achieve service levels.
7. Ensure all health and safety obligations are met, providing a safe working environment that exceeds quality standards.
8. Maintain health and safety, environmental protection, and energy conservation best practices.
9. Provide regular reports and information in line with management and company requirements.
10. Ensure accurate and timely data submission for internal and external stakeholders.
11. Support the Transport Manager in continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency.
12. Report and investigate accidents/incidents within contracted timelines.

Your Skills and Experiences

1. Full UK Driver's Licence and LGV C+E (Essential).
2. Proven transport knowledge and experience, with working knowledge of transport legislation.
3. Experience with the TruTac system.
4. Proven record in fleet compliance, including maintenance, MOTs, servicing, and breakdowns.
5. Ability to update and maintain vehicle records in TruTac.
6. Flexible leadership style with motivational skills.
7. Numerate with good attention to detail.
8. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
9. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
10. People management experience.

Your Future Team

We offer competitive pay, superb training, and a great working environment where you will be respected and valued. Opportunities for progression and development include:

• 26 days holidays plus bank holidays
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Life Assurance options
• Personal development and training programs
• Supportive and empowering work culture
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts at high street stores and supermarkets
• Refer a friend scheme

As a proud holder of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer recognizing the skills and value service leavers bring to our organization.