Our Teynham site have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Supervisor to join our team on a full time permanent basis!

As a Transport Supervisor you will be responsible for leading the traffic operations team and driver team in ensuring the planning of company and third party resources. As well as managing vehicle utilisation and ensuring drivers are given clear and precise instructions.

Salary: £37,000- £41,000 per annum.

Shift: Wednesday-Saturday, 7am-7pm.

Key Duties of a Transport Supervisor:

• To ensure that colleagues you have responsibility for work within a safe environment and that the transport operation, and its driver’s, operates within current transport related regulations.
• Manage driver performance and behaviours using available technology and tools focusing on driver’s hours, infringements, driving style and driver compliance such as vehicle checks etc.
• Plan & control equipment and resource to ensure that customer service level targets are met and exceeded.
• To plan the effective utilisation of drivers, vehicles and agency drivers.
• To ensure that all elements of the job are communicated effectively to Transport team and drivers.
• Liaise with customers regarding present or future concerns that may impact service levels agreed.
• Undertake additional tasks/duties as may be required by management.
• Maintain department discipline including time keeping, conduct and performance with the support of HR and utilising the company disciplinary policy and procedures where appropriate and escalating issues when necessary.
• Identify the training and development needs for departmental Colleagues and coach/organise/oversee solutions using own knowledge and company training tools.
• To support and if necessary, deputise of the Transport Manager in meetings or customer reviews.
• Close liaison with fellow team members and management to discuss efficiencies and agreed operational practices.