Transport Supervisor

☞ Menzies Distribution

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Update day: 01-06-2024

Location: Louth East Midlands

Category: Transport / Logistics / Warehouse Traffic / Irrigation / Bridge Export / Import

Industry: Transportation Logistics

Salary: £35,000 a year

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Transport Supervisor (Nights)
Louth, LN11

Menzies Distribution are looking for a Transport Supervisor to join our team. You’ll be responsible for developing and building efficient routes whilst maximising vehicle capacity, ensuring all work is distributed whilst complying with Transport Legislation, Health & Safety and customer service requirement.Providing a first class service with our team in Louth,this role is Sunday – Thursday (21:00 – 06:00).

Relevant COVID-19 precautions will be taken during the recruitment process for this role

Transport Supervisor Duties:

  • Ensure that all deliveries are executed in line with plan provided by the Regional Planning Centre
  • Point of contact with the Customer as required in relation to delays and possible issues with delivery
  • Develop back haul lanes with both MDS depots and 3rd party customers whilst maintaining fleet utilisation
  • Source local agency drivers as and when required (in conjunction with our PSL)
  • Source local sub-contractors as and when required
  • Co-ordinate and build key KPI reports for customer
  • Ensure accurate trailer checks are completed and sent
  • Ensure that site teams are aware that the loads meet safety standards
  • Ensure adequate Pre-Briefing of Drivers is taking place to ensure that they fully understand their instructions
  • Ensure adequate De-Briefing of Drivers upon their return to ensure that all documentation has been completed correctly
  • All other transport office related duties including POD control and scanning

Transport Supervisor Requirements:

  • ‘Right To Work’ in the UK
  • Experience of working in a busy Transport office
  • Knowledge of Drivers Hours, Tachograph and WTD legislation
  • Knowledge of Continuous Improvement.
  • Strong negotiating skills
  • Good standard of education
  • IT literate
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety
  • Commercial understanding
  • Knowledge of transport systems.

Transport Supervisor Additional Benefits:

  • Uniform & PPE provided
  • Healthcare Cashplan for all employees and dependants, including dental, optical, physiotherapy, health screening, 24/7 counselling and more
  • Employee perks: discount on trips, hotels, gyms, days out, restaurants, supermarkets and more
  • Discount on mobile phone contracts with EE;
  • Training opportunities and development plans
  • Flexible working options

A bit about us:

At Menzies Distribution, we have been delivering across the UK since 1833. Today, we are Logistic UK’s most innovative business of the year, with a strong focus on the future, sustainability, and innovation – we keep moving forwards.

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Deadline: 16-07-2024

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