Job title: Transport Supervisor
Ref: 39582
Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery
Location: Basingstoke - RG24 8LL
Contract type: Permanent
Full/Part-time: Full-time
Hours: 45 Hours per week
Salary: Offering up to £52,000 per annum depending on experience and skills
Job grade: B
Closing date: 24/01/2025
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced fleet or transport team leader to embark on the next level of your career. As Transport Supervisor you will support the Transport Manager and you will both work in unison to successfully manage the day-to-day running of our logistics centre, which is a centralised operation, providing a single point of contact for our operational business.
Your role will be to maintain consistently high standards and reliability across the team of drivers. These include both waste and water tankers, HIAB vehicles from 7.5t up to 26t with beavertail and various vans and trailers.
What you will be doing as a Transport Supervisor:
* The Transport Supervisor role sits within our Logistics Management Centre (LMC) and supports the business in providing cost-effective delivery of inventory and logistics solutions through the driving and operating of LGV and HGV vehicles. Your key duties will include:
* Managing driver performance and being the main point of contact to ensure all driving requirements across the team of LMC drivers are managed and delivered.
* Providing initial training, periodic assessments and relevant refresher training to ensure all drivers are aware and adhering to current legislation.
* Ensuring vehicles are compliant, ready for use and any defects are recorded and actioned.
* Ensuring the safe and secure loading and unloading of vehicles, through appropriate training and checks.
* Ensuring compliance with transport legislation, including drivers’ hours regulations and Working Time Directives in line with the ‘O’ licence legislation and company procedures.
* Maintaining a safe and fuel-efficient approach to driving, to minimise risk to yourself, your team and other road users, and optimise vehicle running costs.
* Being accountable for the safe and secure parking of vehicles in your charge.
For this role, a UK driving licence is required as you may be travelling to multiple sites.
What you should bring to the role:
* Be happy working on a rotational shift pattern including days and nights.
* Have previous experience managing a team of drivers and their performance.
* Have extensive knowledge of driving and operating tankers and HIAB.
* Demonstrate clear knowledge of Transport law and the Road Traffic Act.
* Have a working knowledge of Drivers Hours rules and Working Time regulations.
* Holding an HGV licence with Tacho and CPC is desirable.
What’s in it for you?
* Offering up to £52,000 per annum depending on experience and skills.
* 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
* Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% - 2x employee contribution.
* Access to benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well-being, and your finances.
Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive.
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.
Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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