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Transport Supervisor - Tewkesbury
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Location: Tewkesbury
Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week, shifts between 5am and 10pm, 5 days out of 7
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor to assist the Site Operations Manager in ensuring the smooth operation of the Tewkesbury cross dock centre. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in home delivery and working within a transport office, with some warehouse experience preferred.
Key Responsibilities
* Support a safe, compliant cross dock and transport operation
* Ensure adherence to processes within warehouse and transport operations, on-site and on the road
* Manage operations, fleet, equipment, and resources to meet demand
* Lead by example, embodying company values and communicating effectively
* Focus on customer service, managing team performance to improve NPS
* Innovate and implement performance improvements
* Coach and mentor team members, developing talent and succession plans
* Collaborate with the Site Operations Manager to improve efficiency and implement best practices
* Oversee service and maintenance of MHE and vehicles, ensuring legal compliance
* Manage driver hours in accordance with working time legislation
Skills and Experience
* Previous experience in a warehouse environment is desirable
* Good geographical knowledge
* Extensive understanding of transport legislation
* Computer literacy
* Effective communication and influencing skills with home delivery crews
* Ability to improve team performance
Personal Qualities
* Team-oriented and positive contributor
* Hardworking, conscientious, and willing to go the extra mile
* Professional appearance
* Flexible and adaptable attitude
* Self-motivated and disciplined
* Willing to work additional hours during peak times or to cover absences
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary plus benefits including:
* Employee discount scheme
* Medicash health and wellbeing services
* Unum Income Protection
* Pension scheme (Legal & General)
* Discounted gym membership
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Holiday buy & sell scheme
* Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
* Access to Retail Trust services
* Learning and development programs
* Career progression opportunities
* Long service awards and shopping vouchers
(*Terms and conditions apply)
About Bensons for Beds
With nearly 70 years of experience, Bensons for Beds focuses on Sleep Wellness, offering tailored sleep solutions. We operate across retail, manufacturing, and distribution, with plans to grow further under new ownership by Alteri Investors, aiming to become a market leader with a strong omnichannel presence.
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