* Sector: Transport & Logistics, Seasonal Work
Job Description
Milk Senior Transport Supervisor at Gregory Distribution Ltd
We are currently seeking a Milk Senior Transport Supervisor to work at our milk collection depot in Whitland. The position involves:
1. Leading the coordination of Milk operations, providing direction and communication with supervisors to ensure a linked-up operation.
2. Providing leadership and supervision of day-to-day Milk operations, including operation debriefs with shift supervisors.
3. Route planning of all vehicles to maximize their utilization while maintaining service levels to customer and GDL requirements.
4. Ensuring that tankers operated are presented in a clean and tidy condition.
5. Ensuring that drivers are dressed in accordance with company guidelines.
6. Ensuring compliance with statutory obligations regarding Law and Health & Safety.
7. Completing GDL and customer paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
8. Maintaining industrial relations and addressing local disputes promptly.
9. Being responsible for the first level of disciplinary procedures for staff under your supervision.
10. Ensuring customer hygiene requirements are followed and achieved.
11. Answering the telephone courteously and dealing quickly with customer or Senior GDL Management inquiries.
12. Maintaining good working relationships with drivers and customers (including farmers) to handle problems amicably.
13. Assisting in the recruitment of drivers, ensuring proper induction and training in operating procedures.
Essential Skills required:
1. Previous experience in the milk collection environment is desirable.
2. Leadership skills are essential for managing a busy team.
3. Previous customer service experience is essential, both over the telephone and via email.
4. Attention to detail.
5. Ability to communicate at all levels.
6. Excellent organizational skills and prioritizing workload.
7. Working to deadlines.
8. Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
Why Gregory Distribution?
Salary for Milk Senior Transport Supervisor is £35,000 to £38,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Hours of work: 08:30hrs - 17:30hrs, Monday to Friday.
Additional benefits include:
* Holiday purchasing scheme
* Retail discounts with Hapi
* Wellbeing support
* Career development opportunities
* Christmas Savings Club
* Black Circle Tyre discount
* Leading industry qualifications
* Mobile phone discounts
* Free Uniform
This vacancy is not entitled to the employee referral scheme. Strong culture of teamwork.
If you have the drive to be the best and want to be part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now for this vacancy.
Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.
The Gregory Group requires all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at the interview stage.
Interested applicants for the Transport Operator Nights position should click the apply button below. For any queries in relation to the vacancy, please contact our Recruitment Team.
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