We are recruiting for a Transport Operations Supervisor for our Newcastle site to assist and supervise all transport activities to ensure that the delivery plan is completed in accordance with customers’ requirements, whilst optimising the company fleet and ensuring legal compliance.
Tasks include:
1. Act as the focal point for all daily operational transport issues.
2. Monitor the performance of the sub-contractor fleet and raise any issues with the appropriate company.
3. Document all changes to the Delivery Plan and produce an accurate Confirmed Delivery Plan.
4. Respond to customer enquiries, providing quotations and keeping them updated on the progress of their deliveries.
5. Authorise all company driver’s pay and confirmation of sub-contractor costs.
6. Ensure the fuel management system is correctly used by all drivers.
7. Assist in closing out job files by obtaining POD and other required information.
8. Review routes and suppliers to ensure transport is planned cost-effectively.
9. Ensure drivers are working within legislation requirements, including WTD and tachographs.
10. Provide a daily Operations Sheet to the Planners confirming holidays, sickness, rest days, and vehicle availability.
11. Any other tasks deemed reasonable by Line Manager.
Salary: £33,000.00 - £33,500.00 per annum
Benefits include: Company pension, private medical insurance, and life assurance scheme.
Hours: Between 07:00am - 22:00pm Monday-Friday (8 hour shift), one hour paid lunch.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Transport Supervisor
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