Transport Supervisor

Job title:

Transport Supervisor

Company:

Wincanton

Job description

Job Description:Due to a vacancy arising at Cullompton a great opportunity has arisen for a M1 Grade Transport Supervisor role for Wincanton within a shared user site.The role is very hands on and requires an individual that thrives on working within a professional environment & meeting customer needs. The roles also give a great opportunity to develop a career in transport. We are looking for an individual that creates the right atmosphere and leads by example. Due to the out base nature of the site, the role suits a person who is willing & able to work alone until shift hand over.The role will predominantly be 5:30am – 1:30pm but could include working a shift pattern that is expected to be 5:30am-1:30pm and 1:30pm-20:30pm, Monday to Friday.Salary – £30,500How will you contribute?

• Reporting to the remote Transport Manager you will work as part of a team to utilize the company’s vehicles efficiently, to provide a cost-effective distribution service.
• Briefing of a team of drivers, supported by the lead driver
• To liaise with customers to ensure all operational requirements are met and defined performance standards and customer satisfaction is maintained to the highest level.
• To ensure all operations are carried out in a safe and compliant manner having particular regard for Health & Safety and Operator’s licensing requirements.
• To ensure the timely submission of all required information to relevant departments and that all records are maintained and up to date.
• To communicate and liaise with internal & external operations to ensure we maximise operating synergies.
• Ensuring best practice Human Resources, Health & Safety Policies and legislative requirements are adhered to at all times.
• To communicate and liaise with other departments to ensure a smooth & effective operation.
• General administration duties in line with transport legislation, company policies and procedures.

What will you bring?

• Experience within Transport & professional vehicle operation
• You will have the ability to work to strict deadlines and targets.
• Good IT skills for Excel, Teams, etc.
• A confidence to join daily conference calls discussing performance

Our Culture & BenefitsIn addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multiskilling, in a dynamic working environment.Be a part of our values;We’re Thoughtful, We’re Aiming High and We’re Prepared.Our CommitmentWe are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your application.About UsWincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country with 20,000 colleagues working across more than 200 sites.Through a wealth of experience and knowledge Wincanton provides business critical services including storage, handling, and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer ‘dark stores’; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK’s best-known companies.

Expected salary

Location

Cullompton, Devon

Job date

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 07:47:53 GMT

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