Our Client, one of the UK's leading specialist logistics companies is seeking a customer focused Transport Supervisor to join their team in Grays.
This is a temp to perm position, offering a competitive salary and great employment benefits! Working for a market leader within the Fuel Distribution industry.
Reporting to the Transport Manager, your main responsibilities would include; (but not be limited to) ensuring that vehicles are routed and utilised effectively and that all customer requirements are met on time. This will involve completing the following duties either personally or by delegating to subordinates;
* Efficient vehicle routing
* Process development
* Damage/consignment investigations
* Customer complaints
* Compliance
* Servicing and maintenance
* Holidays/absence reporting
You will form effective relationships with customers and sub-contractors as well as internal contacts including drivers, operations managers and traffic office colleagues.
You will have a wide skill set including;
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Strong problem solving/decision making ability
* Ability to plan ahead, prioritise and work to deadlines
* Ability to work without supervision and on own initiative
* High levels of drive and enthusiasm
* Good leadership skills
* Team player
* Numerate and IT literate
* Good operational understanding
Requirements;
* Educated to minimum A level or equivalent with GCSE passes in Maths and English
* IT literate in MS Office, Advanced level MS Excel would be advantageous
* Minimum 3 years experience in the Transport/chemical industry of which 2 years should of been held in a supervisory role
In return you will receive an above average salary for the industry, constant mentoring and plenty of opportunity for advancement. In addition you will be working for a worldwide logistics company that places integrity, personal responsibility and team work as it's core values.
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