Transport Supervisor - London, United Kingdom - Lawsons Whetstone

Lawsons Whetstone
Lawsons Whetstone
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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description
**Transport Supervisor

About Lawsons


Lawsons is the UK's largest independent fencing, timber and builders' merchants and now boasts 36 branches, 740 employees and £190 million turnover, founded in 1921 and operates across London and the South East of England.


The Role


The Transport Supervisor 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 - W3 8BL_**
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
  • Managing customer queries in a calm and decisive manner
  • 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 £29,000 £32,000
  • 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Pension Scheme
  • Death In Service Scheme
  • Employee Assisted Programme
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