Due to continued growth, we are now recruiting for a Transport Supervisor to join our team at our Markham Vale site on a full-time permanent basis!
Salary: £36,555 per annum.
Working Hours: 4 on 4 off, 7pm-7am.
As a Transport Supervisor, you will be responsible for the 24/7 transport operations, managing the transport supervisors and supporting the transport manager in ensuring that costs are controlled in line with budget/forecast expectations.
Job responsibilities include:
* Communicating with the transport manager and planning teams to maximize backloads, identify cost-saving opportunities, trailer utilization, and cost efficiency.
* Ensuring effective planning and utilization of drivers and subcontract haulage for deliveries from multiple warehousing sites.
* Acting as a point of escalation to handle queries via telephone, fax, and email from customers, subcontract hauliers, and warehousing sites.
* Building and maintaining good working relationships with team members, vendors, hauliers, and partners.
* Liaising with traffic and administration teams to ensure high standards of performance.
* Reporting problems and resolving issues/queries that arise.
* Communicating daily with operational teams, vendors, and customers regarding network/route plan changes.
* Continuously seeking cost reductions through tactical route changes.
Qualifications:
* Previous transport and office experience with high transport knowledge in a busy environment.
* Experience in transport policy, strategy development, master planning, and transportation systems.
* CPC National qualification is desirable but not essential.
* Attention to detail and accuracy.
* Strong planning and organizational skills, high numeracy.
* Excellent communication skills for delivering accurate information.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and other IT skills.
Additional Information:
We are committed to diversity and employee development, offering various benefits including:
* Annual leave of 20 days plus bank holidays.
* Retirement pension scheme with a 4% employee and 4% employer contribution.
* Life assurance of twice your annual salary.
* Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support.
* Eye care vouchers for free tests and discounts.
* Recognition programs such as Employee of the Month/Year.
* Access to over 50 retailer discounts through our benefit platform.
If you meet the requirements and are interested, please apply now and join our #WinningTeam!
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