Transport Supervisor To manage the day-to-day transport activities to achieve greater efficiencies for the business and improve productivity while delivering the budgeted volume each day. The transport supervisor will ultimately be responsible for the management of the, drivers, the routing of the vehicles and the health and safety around the depots and the vehicles. The main responsibilities are: Maintaining good relations with the drivers and sales staff. Working closely with the Depot Manager to ensure that the deliveries are on time and that we are maximizing the efficiencies of the vehicles every day. Maintain OTIF levels of over 90% across the financial year Working closely with the sales team to understand the top customers and ensure we are able to grow through improving efficiencies and enable us to deliver more litres per tanker to our domestic, commercial & agricultural business Maintain open dialogue and good interactions with all service providers. Tankers and Drivers Undertake the operations of the transport and scheduling of vehicles to ensure they remain safe and that customers receive their deliveries on time. Ensure that deliveries are on time and that we exceed customer expectations. Undertake the routing through dedicated routing software to ensure that efficient, structured routes are planned for drivers and review the routing with depot teams to maximize any synergies across the trading area. Ensure that the drivers are operating safely and compliant with all DVSA and company regulations Ensure that the vehicles are legal and fit for purpose through management of the service schedules, MOT’s, Tank tests and other carriage of dangerous goods and road transport regulations. Ensure that the drivers have had adequate training on the depot loading skid and offloading of the vehicles safely. Ensure that drivers licenses & accreditation’s are current and that all training is completed on time. Maintain the drivers daily pre use inspection regime and manage the rectification of vehicle defects as required to return the vehicle to service. Costs Control Sourcing multiple quotes for items of major expense Monitoring costs monthly to ensure all vehicle overheads are in line with budget and challenge where they are unexpected. Plan the testing of vehicles in quieter times to minimize the financial impact to the depot operation. Health and Safety Ensure that the depot inspections are completed on a regular basis in line with the company policy and manage the rectification of identified defects. Oversee the timely completion of incident reports for any occurrence. Ensure the depot standard operating procedures are communicated to all drivers and are adhered to at all times. Assist in the delivery of toolbox meetings to convey specific information to direct reports. Assist the Depot Manager in maintaining high standards within the depot to maintain compliance with health & safety requirements. Undertake periodic inspections of vehicles and driver’s documentation to ensure continued compliance and high standards of vehicle cleanliness are maintained. Manage the training of all reports to ensure continued compliance with company Health & safety requirements. Skills and Abilities A confident communicator with the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, both formally and informally. A decisive, effective decision maker and problem solver Managing own time and the time of others productively. Self-Motivates with the ability to work under minimal supervision and guidance. Strong attention to detail Results driven approach and delivery focused. A can do attitude and aptitude to learn new skills as required. A team player with the ability to identify priorities and meet deadlines. What’s on offer: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra holidays per year. Long service awards Access to free virtual fitness sessions Contributory workplace pension scheme Healthcare cashback plan Cycle to work scheme. Life assurance scheme With a modern fleet of over 155 fuel tankers and a strategically located depot network, NWF Fuels supplies a comprehensive range of fuel related products coast-to-coast throughout England and Wales to Domestic, Agricultural, Commercial and Retail customers. A focus on service and the customer is what differentiates NWF Fuels in the market and it is the attitude of the people within NWF Fuels which drives this difference. The business has grown both organically and through acquisition and is the third largest fuel distributor in the UK. NWF Fuels is part of the AIM’s listed NWF Group listed on the London Stock exchange.