We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Supervisor to join our team. You will be accountable for the day‑to‑day running of a busy delivery operation. The successful candidate will lead a team of drivers and pickers, motivating them to achieve their daily targets. We are passionate about customer satisfaction. Excellent telephone and customer‑service skills will be required.
About the role
The working pattern is as follows:
* Sun 08:00 – 16:00
* Mon 09:00 – 17:30
* Wed 09:00 – 17:30
* Thurs 08:30 – 17:30
* Fri 05:00 – 14:00
Responsibilities
* Ensure the Delivery Department is compliant with company policy and procedures, taking a consistent approach with all team members.
* Communicate important management information to all relevant team members.
* Supervise and maintain a safe working environment for all colleagues and customers, reporting any health‑and‑safety concerns to the store management team.
* Passionately promote and drive brand image through knowledge of product and excellent customer service, ensuring company guidelines are followed at all times.
* Support the delivery manager in ensuring all vehicles are roadworthy and legally compliant.
* Supervise, plan, and coordinate to ensure all tasks are completed effectively and timely.
Qualifications
* Experience supervising a small to medium‑sized team, in either warehouse or transport.
* Experience working in a customer‑focused environment.
* Management CPC would be advantageous.
Benefits
* A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
* After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4‑day period after every four‑weekly payday, i.e. thirteen times a year; also 10% off at Tesco Café and 20% off all F&F purchases.
* 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals throughout the year.
* Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
* Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
* 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
* Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.
* An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases, including a cycle‑to‑work scheme.
* After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
* Retirement savings plan (pension) – you can save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
* Life assurance – you are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay.
* Health and wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
* A great holiday package.
About Us
Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses across the country, operating over 190 cash‑and‑carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, and six support centre locations.
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and you can be yourself at work. We always welcome conversations about flexible working for people at different stages of life.
We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident and Committed employer and are committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact recruitment@bookergroup.com.
Please note
We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am, after 9:45 pm, or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.
On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date to manage all applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.
*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, it is operated separately from the core Tesco business and thus the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco.*
For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk
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