Transport Supervisor - Nights in Leicester

There's plenty about Topps Tiles that might surprise you. Like the scale of our Support Office in Leicester. We have Finance, Marketing, Buying, Central Operations, HR, Property, Customer Service and IT all under one roof. Tight-knit teams of talented people working together and working hard to get things done and drive results. But then, would you expect anything less from an ambitious, dynamic, market-leading, multi-million-pound retail business? After delivering our 20% market share goal of "one in five" in 2023, we have launched our new goal - Mission 365 - targeting £365 million of sales. We are currently looking for a Transport Supervisor to join our Logistics team! Reporting into our Transport Manager this role will support and engage our night drivers. This position is working Sunday to Thursday, 10pm - 6am.

The Role:

• Complete robust briefing/debriefing process with Drivers
• Ensure the distribution fleet is well maintained at all times & legally compliant
• Ensure Drivers are managed to work within the Drivers hours and working time regulations
• Be the main point of contact for Transport related issues on the night shift
• Supervise the yard shunter where required
• Count loads and enter weight and volume information to create load manifests
• Collaborate with the warehouse team to make the loading of vehicles as smooth as possible
• Planning of delivery routes for the following night
• Other Transport related tasks

The Person:

• Previous Transport supervisor / admin experience
• Good understanding of road transport and Driver's hours legislation
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel to an intermediate standard
• A strong team player
• Confident to challenge and push back when necessary
• Excellent time management, planning and organisational skills
• Experience of route planning advantageous

What we'll do for you:

In a culture where hard work is recognised and great results are rewarded; you can look forward to a company bonus that will give you a share of our success (up to xx% of your base salary). Then there's a generous staff discount, pension and life assurance, a holiday allowance that increases with length of service and a wide range of other benefits. Plus, flexible working, free on-site parking, generous discounts on products and services and more. A lot more. We're committed to promoting talent from within too, which means you'll be well-supported to build a rewarding career with an individual development plan and lots of training on offer.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

At Topps Group we believe that diversity isn't just a box to tick. We are committed to creating an authentic 'One Topps' culture, where our colleagues feel included and supported regardless of who they are or where they are from. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know - we're here to support you. Join us in shaping a culture where inclusion is more than a policy - it's a daily practice.