Transport Supervisor - Abingdon, United Kingdom - Lawsons

Lawsons

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Abingdon, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Transport Supervisor

Oxford Fencing Supplies

Oxford Fencing Supplies is part of the Lawsons Group, which is the UK's largest independent fencing, timber and builders' merchants and now boasts 37 branches, 700 employees and £200 million turnover, founded in 1921 and operates across London and the South East of England.

The Role

The Transport Co-ordinator will support the branch management team, by providing a successful delivery service, effectively supervising a team of drivers, whilst being responsible for a fleet of vehicles.

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Branch Postcode - _
OX13 5AS

The working hours for this position will be Monday - Friday and 1 in 2 Saturdays, = 44.5 hours per week.
**Key Accountabilities

Ensure Lawsons Best practices, Standards and Company Policies are met.
Responsible for ensuring the correct products are delivered to the required location within the given time frame and must effectively organise and manage a team of drivers and fleet of company vehicles.
Ensure that all delivery vehicles are routed to maximise efficiency
Accurate checking and maintaining of all paperwork including downloading Tachograph's & Drivers Digital Cards
Overseeing routine vehicle checks
Ensuring staff are supported and trained to do their job
Ensure all vehicles, maintenance, inspection schedules and MOT's are met
Managing customer queries in a calm and decisive manner
Working closely with Group Transport to ensure accidents and misuse of vehicles are reduced
Route planning / managing online orders
Engaging & motivating your team.

We would love to meet someone with
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Building material knowledge and work experience in a Timber / Builders merchant (ESSENTIAL)_**- Excellent Communication Skills

The ability to prioritise whilst working under pressure
Exceptional time management skills
Experience of leading, motivating and supporting a team
Role

- modelling behaviour
- working with integrity, honesty and in a confidential manner

Basic knowledge & understanding of Transport Legislation and procedures
Previous experience within a Transport Department
Strong administrative and IT skills
Strong numerical skills with the ability to calculate weights and measures

What is in it for you

Salary £30,000 depending on experience
23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Pension Scheme
Death In Service Scheme
Employee Assisted Programme

Location:
On site / OX13 5AS

Job type:

Permanent / Full-Time

Sector and subsector:
Construction & Trades | General

Annual Fixed Salary:
£