Transport Supervisor

Polypipe Building Products are focused on delivering solutions to the residential sector. Polypipe Building Products works with national and local developers, plumbing and heating engineers, general builders and ground workers to deliver above and below ground drainage systems, rainwater solutions as well as hot and cold plastic plumbing products.

Role:
The Transport Supervisor will have excellent communication skills liaising with management, employees and external service providers in a professional manner, working closely with all internal stakeholders in order to provide an effective and proficient service to all customers.

Main duties will include overseeing the daily transportation operations, including scheduling and routing while ensuring compliance with transportation laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

* Take direction from the Transport Manager in the management of activities related to dispatching, routing and tracking of delivery vehicles

* Plan, organise and manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the daily transport plan is accomplished in a manner consistent with organisational requirements

* Assist with investigations to verify and resolve customer complaints

* Conduct accident investigations and maintain safety standards

* Maintain vehicles in optimal condition and manage repair schedules

* Monitor transportation costs and optimize budgets

* Ensure compliance with all legislation relating to operation of goods vehicles & driver licencing

* Uphold schedules and policy changes

* Collaborate with departmental staff members in order to deliver agreed policies, procedures, goals and objectives

* Coach, train and develop your team to enable them to continuously improve their performance, professionalism and competence

* Ensure all activities are carried out whilst complying with all measures introduced by the company with respect to Health, Safety and Environment

Skills & Requirements:

* Transport/Logistics or Distribution experience in a fast-paced environment whilst leading a team is essential for this role

* Up to date knowledge of H&S regulations within a transport environment

* Self motivated and have the ability to make decisions on own initiative

* Excellent organisational skills

* Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels

Working Hours & Benefits:

* Monday - Friday 6:00am until 2:30pm

* 25 days holiday entitlement

* Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 8%

* Life assurance

* Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay

* Save as you earn Sharesave Scheme

* Cycle to work scheme

* Free flu vouchers

* Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services.

* Staff discount on all Genuit Group products

* Free on-site parking