Transport Supervisor - Nights

Job Description

Company DescriptionAt Warrens, we are passionate about providing a comprehensive storage and logistics service to the largest retailers in the UK, all of whom trust us with their speciality bakery products.We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Supervisor on full-time, permanent contract basis to join out Transport team in Sheffield.Shift: 4 on 4 off nights 6pm - 6amSalary: OTE £30,119 per annum

• basic £28,119 pa
• additional nights premium £2,000 pa
• paid overtime
• paid break
• access to other attractive benefits under Culina Reward+

Job DescriptionKey Duties:

• Effectively manage and plan driver and vehicle resources to achieve delivery/collection times and client SLAs
• Liaising with the shunting operation covering pre loading and unloading operation
• Ensuring that service levels are achieved and maintained, in conjunction with other departments
• Optimising resources and adhering to WTD and drivers hours legislation
• Using the Driver rota, planning runs according to shift pattern and available hours, taking into account holidays and sickness
• Controlling equipment through sign in/sign out procedure
• Ensuring legal compliance regarding any defects, services, MOTs, etc.
• Investigate all incidents of fleet damage, RTIs, HPNMs and escalate to line managers for further support, ensuring all relevant company systems (EOA) are appropriately updated and 3rd party networks (insurers) are correctly notified as per procedures
• Carrying out disciplinary hearings, return to work meetings, substance misuse procedure, etc. in order to maintain standards and ensure that employees work at an appropriate level
• Ensuring any risk assessments at the depot are organised and carried out accordingly
• Ensuring all accidents/incidents/near misses are logged and reported in line with company procedures
• Maintaining clear and effective communication with drivers, communicating accurate start times, load information, directions, additional shifts, etc.
• Increasing staff retention and maintaining good morale, reporting any drivers issues or concerns to management. In turn, communicating any operational
• Ensuring adherence to all statutory and legal requirements, adhering to all health & safety/ safe systems of work
• Pre Brief and Debrief of all drivers ensuring company standards are maintained and adhered to
• Communicating any potential failures or changes to the original plan
• Controlling agency requirements on a daily basis

QualificationsKnowledge, skills and experience required:

• Significant knowledge & experience of tachograph/ driving rules and regulations
• CPC National desirable but not essential
• Previous management/ supervisory experience
• Planning and organising skills, high level of numeracy
• Negotiating skills, ability to influence and steer
• The ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure
• Have knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers hours
• Significant transport experience in FMCG environment

Additional InformationIn return for your passion, hard work and determination in providing outstanding service to our customers we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive holidays
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme
• Staff facilities including vending machines and canteen area
• Access to our benefits platform: discounts on high street retailers, utilities, holidays and cinema tickets
• Health cash plans
• Training and development with career progression opportunities and MANY MORE