Operations Supervisor

Description:

Location: Crick
Salary: Up to £29,079 per annum
Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off (Days Only) | 06:00 – 18:00
Temp to perm contract
Role Overview:
Our client are looking for a proactive and hands-on Operations Supervisor to manage the day-to-day operations on site. In this role, you will support the Operational Management team in maintaining and managing depot assets, resources, and facilities - ensuring peak cost efficiency and smooth daily performance.
Key Responsibilities:
As an Operations Supervisor, you will lead from the front, motivating your team while keeping the administrative and compliance wheels turning. Your daily duties will include:
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Team Leadership: Actively demonstrate leadership qualities on shift; coaching, encouraging, and motivating a diverse team to achieve common goals.
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Fleet & Asset Management: Administer the vehicle and trailer maintenance program, maintain internal databases.
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Daily Compliance: Complete all daily depot checks (including trailers, returns, re-books, and pallets) and record them on the central system.
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Driver Engagement: Maintain direct contact with drivers regarding daily performance and collaborative improvement actions.
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Admin & Reporting: Support the Operations Manager with depot payroll planning, maintain up-to-date personnel files (license validations, training records).
What We Are Looking For:
To be successful in this role, you will need to be a self-motivated problem solver who can work on your own initiative.
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Experience: At least 1 year of experience working within transport operations or a similar transport-related role.
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Industry Knowledge: A strong working knowledge of EU Hours, Working Time Directives, and Tachograph legislation.
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Leadership Style: An energetic, motivating leadership style with excellent communication skills.
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Tech Savvy: PC literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
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Drive: A strong willingness to resolve issues efficiently and keep the site running smoothly.
Desirable:
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A CPC National Qualification is highly preferred.
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Benefits of working through The Caraires Consultancy:
(1) We pay the same hourly rate as your permanent equivalent from day one.
(2) We pay 3% employer contribution towards your pension.
(3) We pay annual leave as you accrue it from day one.
(4) We will ensure you receive regular contact from a Caraires consultant. Feel free to pop in or call at any time.
(5) Recommend a friend and you will receive a £50 retail voucher when they work a full week.
(6) Employee of the month: You could win a monthly prize if you’re nominated by your line manager.
(7) We will deliver seasonal gifts as a token of recognition for your hard work