Transport Supervisor

Our client is currently recruiting for a driven Transport Supervisor to support the operational needs of their transport department to ensure the safe, efficient, and effective day-to-day running of transport operations. Your role will involve overseeing and managing day-to-day operational aspects of the transport department. Coordinate, with a hands-on approach, and ensure consistent priorities and performance. Liaise between Head Office and other sites and contribute towards a best-for-business approach. To ensure that daily tasks are completed while maintaining high standards of health and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• To manage the day-to-day transport operations ensuring operational requirements are met.
• Responsibility for performance and review of operational procedures and risk assessments.
• Maintain all Transport departmental Safe Systems of Work and Risk assessments in partnership with the Fleet Compliance Manager and SHEQ Manager and ensure these are reviewed as per company process.
• Perform internal audits as required.
• To review departmental near misses to establish and implement learning and best practices.
• To investigate all departmental accidents/incidents/RTA ensuring final reports are distributed to the Transport & SHEQ Managers where required.
• Plan, execute, review, and manage all training requirements for the Transport Driver Team including the design of driver training material that evolves in line with legislation and company requirements.
• Regularly conduct annual driver assessments including performance reviews, where necessary arrange additional training.
• Ensure driver training register is maintained and reviewed annually with refresher training instigated where necessary.
• Monitor and manage vehicle telematics and driver Tachograph using company systems.
• Monitor driver hours records ensuring all drivers operate within their legal obligations, address as required with drivers regarding infringements.
• Support the Fleet Compliance Manager in regard to vehicle maintenance and driver education in line with Operator licence requirements.
• Ensure all transport department vehicle equipment is maintained and checked regularly to minimise operational downtime.

People Management

• Ensure personal development of the team is an ongoing focus.
• Adherence to the Company's Health and Safety Policy ensuring all employees, within areas of responsibility, are compliant.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Required

• Proactive and safety-focused approach.
• Good people manager, proven experience of leading Transport Driver Team is preferable.
• Good understanding of O'licence obligations and regulations.
• Excellent knowledge of EU driver hour regulation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Logical in approach with the ability to analyse data and formulate action plans.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective and positive working relationships within and outside of the department.
• Good conflict resolution skills based on a 'Can do' attitude.
• Must demonstrate high levels of integrity and adopt a professional approach in all interactions - should be transparent, open and honest in all dealings.
• PC and technical knowledge and skills with a good working knowledge of the Microsoft packages including Word and Excel.

Desirable

• Experienced HGV Class 1 & 2.
• Valid Driver CPC card and Driver Tachograph card.
• Experience of operating tankers/pipework and pumps.
• Experience working within the waste industry most desirable, however, alternate industries (manufacturing, oil, gas, fuel, food) with relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience of behavioural safety/culture change.
• ISOH General Certificate (or equivalent).

Why Work For my client?

Our client is committed to providing more than just jobs, they want to grow their business by offering career paths that match the aspirations of the talent that is increasingly aware of the need to protect the planet we all share. For the right candidates, the possibilities are truly endless and we will offer all the support, training and benefits you need to help you realise your true potential.

Examples of Company Benefits:

• A competitive salary in a growing company committed to our people.
• £38,500 Basic for this role.
• A competitive holiday allowance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Lifestyle & Leisure Discounts: Discounts for gym, leisure, cinema, shopping and many more.
• Employee Life Insurance.
• Bike2Work scheme.
• Free on-site parking.