Transport Supervisor - Nights
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2022
- Closes
- 15 Jul 2022
- Sectors
- Logistics & Transport
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Company Description
We are Fowler Welch - a multi award winning supply chain specialist working with retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers across the UK. We live by a simple set of values: to delight our customers, maximise our efficiency, be socially responsible and to promote being an employer of choice.
Due to continued growth within the business, Fowler Welch are looking to recruit Transport Supervisors, who will join our winning team based at Washington site.
Job Description
Shift: Sunday - Thursday 8pm - 6am
Transport Supervisor will be responsible for leading the night or day traffic operations team and driver team in ensuring the planning of Company and / or Third Party resources, managing vehicle utilisation and ensuring Drivers are given clear and precise instructions.
The role-holder will also ensure that all service levels are met cost effectively and within the constraints of the driver's hours and Health and Safety regulations.
Main Responsibilities:
* To ensure that all elements of the job are communicated effectively to all personnel especially drivers and sub-contractors.
* To ensure that people under your control work within a safe environment and follow drivers hours regulations when driving
* Close liaison with fellow team members and management to discuss efficiencies and agreed operational practises.
* To assist in the control of equipment ensuring that customer requirements are met and recorded.
* To monitor RDC performances
* To liaise with customers regarding present or future developments
* To support and if necessary covering the Operations Manager in meetings or customer reviews
* To ensure that all vehicle and trailer services are completed on time
* To ensure Enterprise completed daily and all trips fully resourced on a daily basis
* To undertake additional tasks/duties as may be required by management from time to time
* To make appropriate changes to the plan based on changes within the operation
This list is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake other duties.
Qualifications
Essential:
* Experience of working within a FMCG environment
* Sound geographical knowledge
* Experience of supervising workloads within a distribution / transport environment or similar
* A sound understanding of vehicle planning within a transport environment or similar
* Basic understanding of driver's hours regulations/Tachograph law
Desirable:
* CPC
* Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
Additional Information
In return, we offer:
* Free Fowler Welch Healthcare Cash Plan
* Free life insurance as a Fowler Welch employee equal to three times your basic salary.
* Competitive pension scheme
* 'Cycle 2 Work' Scheme - save up to 42% on the cost of a new bike and necessary equipment.
* Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees - monthly winners receive GBP100 of shopping vouchers.
When our staff have passion for what they do they work with more care and attention which is reflected to our clients, Click APPLY NOW to and begin your career today
We are Fowler Welch - a multi award winning supply chain specialist working with retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers across the UK. We live by a simple set of values: to delight our customers, maximise our efficiency, be socially responsible and to promote being an employer of choice.
Due to continued growth within the business, Fowler Welch are looking to recruit Transport Supervisors, who will join our winning team based at Washington site.
Job Description
Shift: Sunday - Thursday 8pm - 6am
Transport Supervisor will be responsible for leading the night or day traffic operations team and driver team in ensuring the planning of Company and / or Third Party resources, managing vehicle utilisation and ensuring Drivers are given clear and precise instructions.
The role-holder will also ensure that all service levels are met cost effectively and within the constraints of the driver's hours and Health and Safety regulations.
Main Responsibilities:
* To ensure that all elements of the job are communicated effectively to all personnel especially drivers and sub-contractors.
* To ensure that people under your control work within a safe environment and follow drivers hours regulations when driving
* Close liaison with fellow team members and management to discuss efficiencies and agreed operational practises.
* To assist in the control of equipment ensuring that customer requirements are met and recorded.
* To monitor RDC performances
* To liaise with customers regarding present or future developments
* To support and if necessary covering the Operations Manager in meetings or customer reviews
* To ensure that all vehicle and trailer services are completed on time
* To ensure Enterprise completed daily and all trips fully resourced on a daily basis
* To undertake additional tasks/duties as may be required by management from time to time
* To make appropriate changes to the plan based on changes within the operation
This list is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake other duties.
Qualifications
Essential:
* Experience of working within a FMCG environment
* Sound geographical knowledge
* Experience of supervising workloads within a distribution / transport environment or similar
* A sound understanding of vehicle planning within a transport environment or similar
* Basic understanding of driver's hours regulations/Tachograph law
Desirable:
* CPC
* Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
Additional Information
In return, we offer:
* Free Fowler Welch Healthcare Cash Plan
* Free life insurance as a Fowler Welch employee equal to three times your basic salary.
* Competitive pension scheme
* 'Cycle 2 Work' Scheme - save up to 42% on the cost of a new bike and necessary equipment.
* Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees - monthly winners receive GBP100 of shopping vouchers.
When our staff have passion for what they do they work with more care and attention which is reflected to our clients, Click APPLY NOW to and begin your career today