At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of drivers, plan routes, and ensure smooth transport operations.
- Company: Join a top logistics provider with a culture of growth and recognition.
- Benefits: Competitive leave, holiday buy scheme, pension, life assurance, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Monday to Friday role with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a dynamic environment while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in transport, strong leadership, and IT skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Our Childerditch operation is looking for a proactive and motivated Transport Supervisor to join the team. In this key role, you will help drive the smooth, safe, and efficient running of our transport operation, ensuring resources are effectively allocated to balance exceptional service delivery with operational costs. You will play an important part in maintaining performance, supporting the team, and contributing to the continued success of the operation.
What are you going to do?
- Reporting into the General Manager you will lead a team of HGV and Van drivers.
- You will ensure the product allocation and routes are planned.
- Maintain and enhance compliance with H&S, transport, and O-Licence requirements by staying up to date with legislative changes and promoting professional development.
- Monitor client volume forecasts closely and adjust resource planning to meet operational demands efficiently.
- Ensure transport operations, drivers, and fleet fully comply with CEVA policies, DVSA regulations, and O-Licence obligations.
- Achieve operational targets and KPIs effectively, delivering consistent high standards for customers.
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
- Promote and develop a safety-first culture across the team, encouraging accountability and best practices.
- Develop team capability and succession plans, supporting professional growth.
This is a Monday to Friday role, 08:30-17:00.
What are we looking for?
Our ideal candidate will have proven experience in a transport environment, with strong knowledge of tachograph legislation and the Working Time Directive. You will be experienced in leading teams as well as planning routes, with a strong customer focus and confident decision-making skills. You will be IT literate, proficient in MS Office. A Transport Manager CPC qualification would be desirable as well as experience with HIAB Cranes.
What do we have to offer?
With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands. There's no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you'd like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.
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CEVA Logistics is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development within a supportive and collaborative work culture. Located in Childerditch, our team enjoys a range of benefits including competitive annual leave, a holiday buy scheme, and access to an extensive employee benefits platform, all while contributing to one of the top logistics providers globally. Join us to be part of a safety-first environment where your hard work is recognised and rewarded.
