Transport Supervisor Nights

People Solutions are recruiting for a highly established Company based in Swindon, who are looking for three Transport Supervisors for the following shifts:

Fixed Late Shift - 2pm-10pm, Monday-Friday. Paying GBP26K pa
Fixed Night Shift - 10pm-6am, Monday-Friday. Paying GBP28K pa

You main responsibilities will include:
- Despatch & Debrief of drivers in accordance with company standards.
- Managing the night shunter and ensuring all departures are made on time and in full.
- Liaising with drivers over the telephone dealing with enquiries, queries and supporting the drivers to maximise 100% service delivery.
- Dealing with breakdown in accordance with Fleet Management procedure.
- Dealing with transport issues effectively.
- Tracking vehicles to ensure vehicles arrive on time and follow correct routes.
- Drawing up a driver manifest prior to dispatch ensuring all information is correctly displayed and drivers fully understand their duties in full.
- Reporting any problems / discrepancies drivers have are listened to and channelled to the correct department for rectification.
- Handing over a night report at the end of their shift addressing any issues and a full breakdown of the night's events.
- Manage the TruTac system reports and Infringements, relaying information to the Transport Manager and Fleet Manager.
- Maintaining the fleet, ensuring vehicles and trailers are maintained to a high standard.

The ideal candidate will:
- Be a well rounded individual who has a sound understanding of the logistics industry to include compliance, fleet maintenance and operations.
- Possess an excellent telephone manner
- Have excellent interpersonal skills
- Be smart, presentable and professional
- Be able to think on their own initiative
- Be a team player who can integrate seamlessly and work effectively and proactively under pressure.
- Be an energised individual who has 'get up and go' and treats our internal team and drivers with respect at all times.

If this sounds like you then please apply now.
Previous experience of working within the Transport industry, ideally within a supervisory position...... click apply for full job details