Overview
Furniture Warehouse is a rapidly expanding furniture retailer with 8 stores across the East Midlands, specialising in high quality, low cost furniture and accessories for every room in the home.
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Transport & Driver Supervisor to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations or our deliveries. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to analyse information effectively. It's a hands on role - so the successful candidate will be expected to get stuck in to the day-to-day work of the wider Transport team.
Job Summary
We are seeking a reliable and skilled Transport & Driver Supervisor to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in managing delivery drivers and vehicles. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work early mornings, from 0500.
Duties
* Conduct pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
* Overseeing the loading and unloading of cargo efficiently, ensuring proper handling to prevent damage.
* Plan routes effectively to ensure timely and cost effective deliveries.
* Maintain accurate delivery records and documentation as required.
* Communicate effectively with warehouse staff, drivers and customers regarding delivery schedules and any issues that may arise.
Experience
* Familiarity with logistics processes is preferred.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are necessary for effective interaction with team members and clients.
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday with early starts
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person