Details:
- Salary: £26,000 - 28,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Blantyre South Lanarkshire
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
We are excited to be recruiting for a company based in Hamilton.
Job Description
Our Client has an exciting opportunity for a Transport Supervisor to join their fast paced business and friendly team, where they work hard to simply deliver more for their customers and colleagues.
The role we're recruiting for:
You will supervise a team of drivers within a fast pace next day delivery transhipment point, driving health and safety and excellence through their service offering for their customers.
The hours would typically be from 5am - 2pm (1 Hour lunch break included) but hours can vary depending on business needs.
Duties:
● Checking and reviewing health and safety and transport compliance at the site, proactively developing Stay Safe improvements and culture.
● Planning and reviewing delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and fuel efficiency.
● Responding to changes in resource requirements.
● Coaching and giving feedback to drivers to ensure compliance with current legislation and dealing with infringements promptly.
● Ensure that vehicles are inspected and maintained as per the company requirements and in accordance with goods vehicle operator's licence.
● Ability to make decisions quickly, flexible and logical attitude to problems - erratic volumes, vehicle breakdowns, delays.
● Knowledge and understanding of financial aspects of operating a commercial vehicle fleet - numerate and analytical.
About you:
Previous experience in a Transport Supervisor role with a strong focus on health and safety, With the ability to motivate the team, communicate effectively and improve standards and performance would be beneficial, however if you are in a supervisory/management role currently, with transferable skills into the transport industry, your application would be considered.
A a good understanding of Transport legislation would be preferred but not essential. Good computer skills, strong organisation skills and attention to detail, Good communicator - both written and verbal skills.
What's on offer:
As well as support, direction and guidance throughout your time in this role, our client are always looking for great people to develop and progress through the business. You will be entitled to some great benefits including a competitive salary, eligibility to an annual performance related profit share.
About the client:
Our client supply a wide range and depth of product through our regional distribution centres, delivered locally by their drivers and supported by their regional sales offices.
Our client are the UK’s largest plumbing, heating and bathroom wholesaler, supplying over 8,000 customers over 20,000 products. Offering independent merchants and retailers a one stop shop, next day delivery service solution to support their business.
If you are interested in the role, want to develop your career further for a forward thinking company, please kindly apply