Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for logistics and transportation? Join our team as a Transport Operations Supervisor and play a vital role in ensuring smooth and efficient transport operations while leading a dedicated team of professionals.
Responsibilities:
1. Supervise daily transport operations, ensuring timely and efficient delivery schedules.
2. Manage and coordinate drivers, vehicles, and transport employees to meet business requirements.
3. Monitor and optimize route planning for cost efficiency and reduced downtime.
4. Ensure compliance with all transport regulations, safety standards, and company policies.
5. Oversee vehicle maintenance schedules and liaise with the fleet management teams.
6. Handle escalations, resolving operational challenges promptly.
7. Foster a positive team culture, providing guidance, training, and motivation to teams.
8. Ensure all drivers and schedules are within driver working regulations.
9. Work in line with ‘best practice’ ensuring compliance to relevant policies.
10. Maintain confidentiality and discretion.
11. Liaise with all internal departments such as customer services, fleet maintenance, product, and other regional offices to ensure all vehicles are dispatched safely and on time.
12. Be part of the on-call team rota.
The ideal candidate will have:
1. Proven experience in transport or logistics operations.
2. Strong leadership and team management skills.
3. Knowledge of transport regulations and safety compliance.
4. Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
5. Proficient in IT.
6. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
7. A valid driving licence (PSV preferred but not mandatory).
If you are enthusiastic about transport and logistics and ready to take your career to the next level, we would love to hear from you.
About us
You would be joining a business which excels in the provision of holidays and short breaks, one of the leading holiday companies in the UK.
At Caledonian, we recognise that the success of our business depends on our people and delivering a quality product. We understand that developing and supporting our people to deliver this quality is important and key to our success.
We believe in involving our people in decision-making and product improvement. We encourage all our team members to raise any suggestions or ideas to help us achieve our goals.
Your enthusiasm, contribution, and commitment will be highly valued when you become a part of the wider Caledonian team.
Diversity & Inclusion
We actively promote a culture of diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where every individual’s unique perspective and talent is valued and respected.
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