Transport Supervisor; FTC

Transport Supervisor (FTC 3 Months)

Location:

Normanton, Wakefield

Menzies Distribution Solutions is looking for an experienced Transport Supervisor to join our team based in Wakefield. The role involves executing transport plans to achieve transport and network SLA’s/KPI’s, developing efficient routes, maximizing vehicle capacity, ensuring work distribution complies with transport legislation, health & safety, and customer service requirements, delivering products on time and in full using cost-effective means, and optimizing Menzies Drivers’ utilisation in line with driver hours and WTD legislation.

• Salary: £39,000 - £41,250 (DOE)
• Shift Pattern: 4 On/4 Off Nights
• Hours:
  
  18:00-06:00
• Parking Onsite
• Monthly Pay

• Ensure Site Planners plan all relevant customer deliveries using available software to meet delivery windows.
• Liaise with customers regarding delays and delivery issues.
• Develop back haul lanes with Menzies depots and third‑party customers while maintaining fleet utilisation.
• Coordinate a late load report in line with operational requirements and deadlines.
• Ensure drivers comply with the Working Time Directive.
• Ensure drivers download Driver cards for analysis regularly.
• Ensure Site Planners comply with all transport legislation, reducing tachograph infringements below the company target and adhering to WTD regulations.
• Communicate routes to and liaise with other Menzies depots.
• Acknowledge and manage any delivery delays and issues through Site Planner liaison.
• Source local agency drivers and sub‑contractors as required, providing accurate job briefs.
• Ensure Site Planners confirm that loads meet safety standards.
• Manage Site Planners to use the most efficient start times.
• Conduct adequate pre‑briefing of drivers to ensure clear instructions.
• Conduct adequate de‑briefing of drivers to confirm correct documentation.
• Ensure compliance with the Agency Driver checklist.
• Record trailer information on all inbound/outbound deliveries and stationary trailers.
• Fully understand and communicate agreed KPI’s for the department.
• Perform all other transport office related duties.
• Ensure drivers are appropriately trained and familiarised with operations and equipment.
• Deputise for the manager on daily plan/do/review calls when required.
• Liaise with and provide feedback to driver agencies for ad‑hoc and peak driver support.

• People management skills.
• Experience working in a busy transport office.
• Knowledge of drivers hours, tachograph and WTD legislation.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement practices.
• Good standard of education.
• IT literate.
  
  Knowledge of health & safety.
• Commercial understanding.
• Knowledge of transport systems.

• Leading and engaging people.
• Developing self and others.
• Self‑starter who works on own initiative.
• Ability to prioritise.
• Team player.
• Good communication skills.
• Lateral thinker.
• Works well under pressure.
• Able to develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• People management skills.

• 20 days of holiday.
• Paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Driver of the Year Awards, with 3 days paid leave for finalists and a fun‑filled day out with partner and attendance to the awards ceremony.
• Contributory workplace pension scheme.
• Access to a discount portal through the Healthcare Cash Plan, including 20% off EE mobile line rental.
• Industry training: LST, Moffett, Manual Handling, Double Decker & Load Security, plus a paid day leave per year for periodic CPC training.
• Healthcare Cash Plan for cash back on a range of health products, virtual GP access, on‑demand physio, gym discounts, online health assessments, and 24/7 counselling.

Menzies Distribution Solutions is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business. We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, reflecting the society in which we work, and we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the best they can be and reach their full potential.

Flexible working arrangements are available where appropriate.