Transport Supervisor

Opportunity to Join the Team with a Leading Electrical Distributor in Bermondsey.

Our client is currently recruiting for a Transport Supervisor to join the management team based in Bermondsey.

A ‘hands on’ role, you will help manage and co-ordinate the day-to-day work allocation of the fleet drivers and vehicles to ensure that external and internal customer expectations are met.

Hours of work:

• Monday to Friday
• 07:00 to 16:00

Rates of Pay:

This role is a permanent placement for the right candidate.

• Salary circa £30 – £31,500.00 per annum
• £14.42 to £15.14 an hour

The Role:

As a Transport Supervisor for our reputable client, your main responsibilities will be to:

• Manage the efficient route planning of the delivery vehicles and ensure that stock is moved efficiently and safely.
• Manage relationships with internal customers and third parties to determine their requirements and achieve our service level agreements.
• To ensure that warehouse and transport procedures and paperwork are compliant.
• Manage compliance with all relevant procedures, such as freight transport legislation, the commercial vehicle operating procedures, audit, security, environmental and health and safety policies.
• To motivate, lead and develop staff to achieve their objectives, setting objectives, managing performance and addressing any shortfalls.
• Control and monitor costs, such as driver overtime, absence, transport carrier costs.
• Produce reports, information and feedback as required.

Qualifications required:

The right candidate will need to be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of team supervision within a large warehouse / logistics environment is essential.
• Experience of using vehicle planning routing software such is highly desirable.
• The successful candidate will be proactive, approachable, have an eye for detail and strong planning and organising skills.
• A logical approach to problem solving, but able to step back and think “outside the box”.
• Excellent people and communication skills.
• Driving license

Benefits:

• Full time role.
• Permanent position.
• Pension.
• Life assurance.
• 25 days holiday.
• Related bonus scheme.
• Training courses provided.
• Opportunity to progress within the company.

All successful candidates will be invited to a face to face interview held in our branch.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer. Please don’t hesitate to call us on 02073731129 for any further information.