At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise and motivate a team in a busy warehouse environment.
- Company: Join a growing operation with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, staff discounts, pension scheme, and life assurance.
- Other info: Stable role with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Lead a dynamic team and ensure smooth logistics operations.
- Qualifications: Proven supervisory experience and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are looking for a proactive Transport Assistant to support our busy distribution operation and deliver a first class service. The role is a 40 hour week, Monday to Friday.
What you'll do:
- Debrief drivers daily and capture key delivery information
- Monitor and report on departmental KPIs
- Assist with holiday planning and rota management
- Provide general admin support to keep the department running smoothly
- Work with sales and admin teams to ensure best in class customer service
What you'll bring:
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Confidence working with people and data
- A positive, can do attitude and willingness to learn
- Experience within a transport function is preferred but not essential.
Benefits:
- Auto enrolment pension
- Staff parking
- Staff discount on company goods
- Life assurance (death in service payment)
- Supportive working environment
- Stable role within a growing operation
Key responsibilities:
- Supervise, motivate and support a team of warehouse operatives, drivers and forklift operators
- Allocate daily tasks and monitor performance to meet operational targets
- Support training and development of staff
- Oversee inbound and outbound logistics including goods receiving, picking, packing and loading
- Ensure accurate order fulfilment and timely dispatch
- Monitor stock levels, support cycle counting and reporting of variances
- Maintain compliance with food safety, health and safety and environmental regulations
- Use WMS and handheld scanners to track and record goods movement
- Generate and maintain records on stock, deliveries, returns and shift performance
- Lead by example in maintaining a professional and positive working environment
Person specification:
- Proven supervisory experience in a busy warehouse or distribution environment
- Strong understanding of food safety practices and warehouse operations (HACCP, stock rotation, etc.)
- Good leadership and people management skills
- Competent IT skills (Microsoft Office, warehouse systems)
- Valid forklift licence (counterbalance or reach) or willingness to train
- Experience with HACCP and the food and drink industry
- IOSH or similar health & safety qualification
- Experience with ERP/WMS systems
Benefits:
- Auto enrolment pension
- Staff discount on all company products
- Life assurance (death in service payment)
- Supportive working environment
- Stable role within a growing operation
- Company SickPay scheme (after 2 years)
Main responsibilities:
- Carry out multi drop deliveries across Scotland
- Work flexible shift pattern (Mon Fri or Tues Sat) with 22 days per 4 weeks
- Maintain vehicle safety and condition
- Manage route planning and punctuality
- Ensure adherence to delivery schedules and customer service standards
Ideal candidate profile:
- Class 2 licence
- Experience of multi drops (preferred but not essential)
- Digi tacho card and CPC card for 7.5t and above
- Good physical fitness
- Strong customer service attitude
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with monthly pay intervals
- Employee assistance schemes
- 28 days (pro rata) annual leave
- Overtime paid at 1.333 times the basic wage
- Staff discount on all company products
- Supportive working environment
- Auto enrolment pension
- Company SickPay scheme (after 2 years)
The nature of work includes flexible hours and rotating shifts.
Warehouse Supervisor (Back Shift): in Blantyre employer: Dunns Foods And Drinks Ltd
Join our dynamic team as a Warehouse Supervisor in Blantyre, where you'll play a crucial role in leading and motivating a dedicated workforce within a supportive and stable environment. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including life assurance and staff discounts, and ample opportunities for professional growth in a thriving operation that values your contributions and fosters a positive workplace culture.
Contact Details:
Dunns Foods And Drinks Ltd Recruitment Team
