Transport Supervisor

Description:

Transport Supervisor

Established in 1938, Cotteswold Dairy is one of the UK’s leading independent, family-owned dairies. We support local farmers and communities by delivering the freshest, finest quality products and first class customer service. The successful applicant will hold a current valid Class 1, Category C+E HGV Driving Licence, CPC and Digital Driver's Card with a passion to learn and develop

Transport Supervisor: Training

We are keen to offer progression within the business and will encourage you to fulfil your potential while building a lasting long term relationship with the company. This role offers a number of career progression opportunities for enthusiastic individuals looking to build a career. Our dedicated Learning & Development co-ordinator supports our Trainee HGV programme, NVQ programmes and academic progression; our Internal Trainer runs frequent practical FLT and PPT courses throughout the year. You can contact our L&D Coordinator using the link on the Cotteswold Dairy Careers Home Page. We impliment a buddy system for all training - so you will train alongside one of our experienced Transport Supervisors, and the Fleet Logistics Manager.

The Transport Supervisor Role

Working in the Tewkesbury Haulage & Distribution Office our Transport Supervisors lead, supervise and coordinate our team of HGV Drivers, Tanker Drivers, Shunters, Banksmen and Trainees. Reporting to the Fleet Logistics Manager, you will liaise with various departments across the business, and our clients, to ensure distribution runs smoothly & any issues are dealt with quickly, efficiently and professionally.

You will work alongside the Office Administrator to ensure paperwork is properly filed, and carry out probationary reviews, return to work documentation and conduct interviews for new recruits. You will support Trainee HGV Drivers in their learning & development; and coordinate with Management and the HR Department to address any employee relations issues, and conduct Performance Development Reviews with the team.

Key duties will include:

Supervise all drivers to ensure deliveries are made to customers at the correct time and with the highest levels of customer service

Ensuring all paperwork is correct and documentation in order when drivers return to the site

Plan, organise and utilise resources effectively, ensuring the employee rota is issued and holiday and sickness is covered

Provide cover for other roles within the Haulage Department when required including Banksman and Shunter Driver

Transport Supervisor Working Hours †

Full time, 48 hours per week. Daytime Hours (to be confirmed at interview)

Four Days on Four Days Off

† This is an example only – a degree of flexibility is required

Company Benefits

We also offer benefits including:

•    Competitive salary with scope to train and advance within the business

•    22 days’ holiday plus Bank Holiday allowance

•    Additional day of holiday after 3 years’ service

•    Refer a friend - potentially receive £500 per referral

•    Cycle to work scheme

•    Discounted products, including doorstep delivery where available

•    Group personal pension scheme with Aviva

•    Health and wellbeing benefit via Simply Health

•    Regular social calendar of events

To be considered for this fantastic opportunity as a Transport Supervisor please click apply now