Transport Supervisor - Abingdon, United Kingdom - Lawsons
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.
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
- **_
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
- 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:
£
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