Transport Supervisor - Telford, United Kingdom - Telford Laundry Ltd
Description
Job description
Transport Transport supervisor Telford
Job description:
Planning and scheduling:
- Responsible for planning and scheduling transportation routes and vehicles, ensuring that deliveries are made on time and in accordance with customer requirements.
Fleet management:
- The transport supervisor must ensure that the company's fleet of vehicles is wellmaintained and in good working condition. This includes arranging for repairs, maintenance, and inspections as needed.
Staff management:
- The transport supervisor is responsible for managing drivers. This includes overseeing their work schedules, providing training and coaching, and managing performance.
Compliance:
- The transport supervisor must ensure that all transportation activities comply with relevant laws and regulations, such as those related to safety, environmental impact, and licensing.
Customer service:
- The transport supervisor is often the point of contact between the transportation team and the company's customers. As such, they must provide excellent customer service and address any concerns or complaints that arise.
Reporting:
- The transport supervisor must maintain accurate records of transportation activities, including vehicle maintenance and repair logs, driver performance metrics, and delivery schedules.
Budgeting:
- The transport supervisor may be responsible for managing transportationrelated budgets, including fuel, maintenance, and repair expenses.
Transport Supervisor Person specification, Telford Laundry.
Education and Qualifications:
- A minimum level of education to GCSE
- A degree or diploma in logistics, transportation, or a related field is preferred but not essential. (Training can be given)
Experience:
- At least 35 years of experience in a transportation or logistics role, with some experience in a supervisory or management position
- Experience with route planning and optimisation, dispatching, and fleet management using local knowledge and fleet tracking software
- Experience working with a variety of transportation modes, such as HGV, LCV
- Knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance requirements
Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with a variety of stakeholders including drivers, customers, and suppliers
- Strong problemsolving and decisionmaking skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands
- Ability to lead and manage a team, including performance management and coaching
- Proficient with computer software programs such as Microsoft Office, and transportation management systems (TMS)
- Ability to analyse data and make datadriven decisions
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good organisational and time management skills
Personal Attributes:
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and make decisions quickly
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing situations and requirements
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Dependability and reliability
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
£20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Onsite parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Telford, TF3 3AY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location:
One location
Reference ID:
Transport Supervisor
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Part-time hours: 40 per week
Salary:
£20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Onsite parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Telford, TF3 3BD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location:
One location
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