Transport Supervisor in Merton

Elis, a leader in circular services, allows businesses to achieve optimal hygiene and protection for their employees and customers thereby enriching their well being in a sustainable way. Our rental maintenance model supports our customers to focus on their core business while reducing their environmental footprint. Our circular services emulate our commitment to a more sustainable future: connecting us, our clients and our planet.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Supervisor to join us at our Merton location where you will deliver service excellence through an efficient, legally compliant and cost-effective logistics department.

Your Mission at Elis

• Ensure route optimisation savings are achieved and scheduled so that they are profitable and contribute to the reduction of impact to the environment while being efficient.
• Provide relief cover by completing routes in the event of driver absence or annual leave and deputise for the Logistics Manager during periods they are away/absent from the business.
• Lead, manage, control and develop personnel for all driver staff daily, including health and safety training, disciplinary actions, driver assessments and infringements. Ensure the team delivers a high standard of customer service to every customer.
• Ensure all Health and Safety regulations are adhered to and drivers are compliant with site standards (e.g., drivers disinfect vehicles and complete thorough vehicle checks daily).
• Carry out accurate compliance checks daily on vehicles and drivers with O licence, site, EU and other legal requirements.
• Develop, propose and agree functional budgets with the Logistics Manager. Monitor and control activity within the agreed budget and investigate variances as they occur.
• Investigate, analyse and implement corrective actions using current systems (e.g., FTA Vision, TMS2 data, Telematics, Dynamics) to resolve logistics problems, eliminate inefficiencies, and continuously improve working practices (e.g., weight checking, mileage/fuel consumption, accuracy and timeliness of deliveries).

What will make you stand out?

• IT literate is essential.
• CPC and Class 2 Licence (mandatory); Class 1 Licence (desirable).
• Good written and verbal skills, with the ability to listen to and influence peers and team members to build and lead an effective working team.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to analyse data and interpret information to continuously improve the department.
• Can-do attitude, flexible with the ability to react quickly to the needs of the customer.
• Leadership and people management skills.
• Health and Safety regulation exposure in previous roles.
• Previous supervisory experience of 2 to 3 years desirable but not essential.

The above description outlines the principle functions of the role and is not an exhaustive list. The role holder may be asked to perform other tasks and duties commensurate with their skills and experience.

Night shift - 5pm–5am. 4 on, 4 off.

What’s on offer?

• Company Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• On-site Parking

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits package to the right candidate. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking company with a strong commitment to sustainability and employee development.

Interested? Then apply online!