Transport Supervisor
* Portbury, UK
* Hours are - Any 5 from 6 and 04:30 to 13:00 / 12:30 to 21:00
* £35,000
Outsource UK’s client is a global logistics organisation looking to hire a Transport Supervisor to join their site in Portbury. As a Transport Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading and managing a team of drivers, porters, and administrative staff to ensure the transport operation is run efficiently and effectively.
Portbury is one of their smaller sites, providing a great opportunity for someone to step up into the role and grow while doing the job.
How will you contribute?
* Manage, direct, and monitor the transport operations and overall performance of the delivery teams to increase efficiency and maximise service and performance.
* Day-to-day tasks such as route planning, resource allocation, and management/driver supervision.
* Effective communication and support of the delivery teams.
* Maintain morale of the delivery teams through engagement and carrying out 1-2-1’s with core employees.
* Support the warehouse department with any transport-related issues.
* Assist the Transport Manager with recruitment, training, and coaching of delivery teams.
* Updating and completion of spreadsheets, documents, and systems.
* Manage, support, and maintain contact and communications with internal departments, suppliers, managers, and stakeholders.
* Drive a culture of accountability, setting examples for team members and the organisation around commitment, work ethic, and professionalism.
* Maintain accurate records.
* Support in employee investigations, return to works, welfare meetings, and disciplinaries.
What will you bring?
* Experience and understanding of logistics supply chain.
* Experience and understanding of the movement of vehicles and associated activities and compliance.
* Understanding of all relevant driving legislation including tachograph policies, driving hours, and the Road Traffic Act.
* Line management experience.
* Understands how to use IT/technology.
For more information, please contact Liam Fahey on 0161 694 9207 or lfahey@outsource-uk.co.uk.
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