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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