Transport Supervisor

Transport Supervisor

We are recruiting for a permanent Supervisor to work in the operation at JD Sports Dunstable . As a Supervisor, you will motivate, encourage, guide, and manage team members to meet KPI\’s and performance requirements.

Shift Pattern: Working 4 on 4 off.

Working Hours: This will be a day shift 07:00 – 19:00; however, flexibility is required to support the operation.

How will you contribute?

1. Daily running of the Transport operation.
2. Ensuring completion of all administrative and legislative tasks required to maintain performance of the operation.
3. Liaising with other departments to avoid delayed departures and/or deliveries.
4. Clear communication to the relevant area, should there be operational delays.
5. Ensure operational security requirements are adhered to e.g., vehicle keys, phones, fuel cards.
6. Collation and input of statistical information for various reports.
7. Engage directly with customer service to provide updates in relation to deliveries.
8. Management of tachograph records for the allocated driver team.
9. Promote good driver behaviours utilising tools including Mix telematics for the allocated driver team.
10. Providing leadership and motivation for the admin team and driver team, including regular 121’s, career plan discussions, and succession planning.
11. Conducting investigations within a timely manner.
12. Conducting accident investigations within a timely manner.
13. Assist with the management of vehicle defects through the VOR process.
14. Actively be involved in the recruitment, training, and coaching of all admin and driver colleagues.
15. Management of the sickness absence process, including accurate record keeping and RTW interviews.
16. Support the site with any ad hoc administrative tasks that are required.
17. To work between both locations in the Midland Campus.

What will you bring?

1. Attention to detail is key for this role as is the accuracy of information supplied.
2. Experience within a transport/busy operational environment is desirable.
3. Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
4. Well organised with the ability to prioritise tasks as required.
5. Excellent communicator at all levels.
6. Understanding of drivers working time directive and EU regulations.
7. A positive and flexible attitude to work being reliable and punctual.
8. Comfortable working in a pressurised environment and to tight deadlines and on your own initiative.
9. Excellent computer skills are critical to this role, specifically MS Office applications such as Word and Excel; knowledge of Distribution/Transport Systems would be advantageous.

Our Culture & Benefits

In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including a company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits including an online discount platform, onsite parking, and much more. Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling in a dynamic working environment.

Be a part of our values: We’re Thoughtful, We’re Aiming High, and We’re Prepared.

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported, and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes, and we welcome your application.

Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce

About Us

Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country with 20,000 colleagues working across more than 200 sites. Through a wealth of experience and knowledge, Wincanton provides business-critical services including storage, handling, and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer ‘dark stores’; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK’s best-known companies.

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