Transport Supervisor - Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire - Competitive Annual Salary
About The Role
The purpose of this role is to supervise the overall activities of the Transport Function at the Tewkesbury Depot, ensuring all vehicles and drivers returning to the depot are debriefed thoroughly, covering operational, compliance, and health and safety aspects promptly and effectively.
What You Will Do
Logistics Management
* Ensure drivers have the correct and completed paperwork upon return to the depot.
* Conduct face-to-face de-briefs with all drivers returning to the depot.
* Input data as required by the transport department.
* Manage end-of-day warehouse operations, ensuring temperature regulation of returning products.
* Supervise on-road driver routes, adapting as needed to maximize OTIF (On Time In Full).
* Ensure drivers and vehicles are compliant and legal at the point of return.
Health and Safety
* Enforce all HSE requirements and investigate any failures to follow these.
* Communicate, ensure understanding, and adherence to all relevant Transport and Health & Safety legislation within your team.
Compliance
* Perform driving license checks, including weekly random spot checks.
* Supervise vehicle defect procedures and ensure vehicles are maintained to legal standards.
* Conduct DQC Card Checks, including weekly spot checks.
* Maintain vehicle files in accordance with company procedures and legislation.
* Book vehicles for service, MOT, and fridge legislative requirements.
* Complete Maxoptra checks to ensure route compliance.
* Adhere to company accident reporting procedures.
* Monitor driver hours and regulations, providing briefings as needed.
What You Will Need
* FLT license is preferred but not essential.
* Full UK driver’s license.
* Understanding of HGV driver hours and regulations.
* Knowledge of delivery routes.
* Proficiency in analysis and reporting using KPI dashboards.
* Competence in GPS and route manifests.
* Experience with paperless deliveries.
* Experience in delivery safety and processes.
* Role model for following SOPs and procedures.
About Us
Wellocks is one of the UK’s leading food distributors in the hospitality industry, providing a wide range of ingredients and pre-prepared foods since 1961. Part of the William Jackson Food Group, we are committed to family values, diversity, and a respectful workplace. We encourage applicants who are passionate about joining our team to apply, even if they don’t meet every requirement.
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