Transport Supervisor; Nights

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Details:

• Shift Pattern: 4 On/4 Off Nights
• Hours:
  
  18:00 - 06:00
• Parking Onsite
• Monthly Pay
• Ensure that your Site Planners plan all relevant customer deliveries utilising the software available at site to ensure delivery windows are met
• Liaise with the Customer as required in relation to delays and possible issues with delivery
• Develop back haul lanes with both Menzies depots and 3rd party customers whilst maintaining fleet utilisation
• Co‑ordinate a late load report in line with operational requirements and deadlines
• Ensure your drivers are compliant with Working Time Directive
• Ensure that the drivers regularly download driver cards for analysis
• Ensure that the Site Planners comply with all Transport legislation reducing tachograph infringements to below the company target and adhering to WTD regulations
• Communicate routes to and liaise with other Menzies Depots
• Through liaising with your Site Planners you are fully aware of any delays and possible issues with delivery
• Source local agency drivers as and when required (in conjunction with our PSL) providing an accurate brief of job required
• Source local sub‑contractors as and when required
• Ensure that Site Planners are aware that the loads meet safety standards
• Manage the Site Planners ensuring they are using the most efficient start times
• Ensure adequate pre‑briefing of drivers is taking place by the Transport Supervisors to ensure that they fully understand their instructions.
• Ensure adequate de‑briefing of drivers, by the Transport Supervisors, upon their return to ensure that all documentation has been completed correctly
• Ensure compliance with Agency Driver checklist
• Record trailer information on all inbound/outbound deliveries and stand trailers
• Fully understand and communicate agreed KPI’s for Department
• All other transport office related duties
• Ensuring all drivers are appropriately trained and familiarised with both operations and equipment
• From time to time, you may be requested to deputise for the Manager on daily plan/do/review calls
• Liaise with and feedback to driver agencies for ad‑hoc and peak driver support

Requirements:

• People Management Experience
• Customer Service Experience
• Experience of working in a busy Transport office
• Knowledge of Drivers Hours, Tachograph and WTD legislation
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement
• Good standard of education
• IT literate
• Knowledge of Health & Safety
• Knowledge of transport systems

• Leading and engaging people
• Develop self and others
• Self starter who works on their own initiative
• Ability to prioritise
• Team Player
• Lateral thinker
• Works well under pressure
• Able to develop relationships with others (both internal and external)
• Problem solving and decision‑making skills

• Time For You:
  Relax with 20 days of holiday.
• Give Back:
  Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Appreciating You & Others:
  Celebrate special moments with Value Awards! Driver of the Year Awards, with 3 days paid leave for our finalists, including a fun filled day out for you and your partner and attendance to the awards ceremony with guest speakers.
• Your Future:
  Join our contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.
• Exclusive Discounts:
  Through your Healthcare Cash Plan you will have access to a discount portal, where you can make savings on travel and hotels, cinema tickets, days out and much more. We also offer 20% off your mobile line rental at EE!
• Progression & Training:
  Unique Industry Training such as: LST, Moffett, Manual Handling, Double Decker & Load Security. A paid day leave per year for your periodic CPC Training provided by us.
• Health & Wellness:
  Healthcare Cash Plan, allowing you to claim cash back on a range of healthcare products and services including dental, optical, chiropody, and specialist consultations, tests, and scans. In addition to this there is Virtual…