We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Supervisor to join our Eden Farm Peterlee Depot. Reporting to the Transport Manager, you will be responsible for assisting the smooth-running of the transport department.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Ensure that all outbound vehicle deliveries are loaded correctly as per load manifest and safely in accordance with DVSA regulations.
• Vehicle maintenance and upkeep of fleet.
• Occasional Paragon planning – Replanning Duties
• Supervision of driving staff as first point of contact (Night shift) and offer instruction as required.
• Operational tasks as instructed by the site TM
• Pre Brief of day shift drivers (4/5am)
• Co ordinate and utilise trunking operations
• General admin duties – Holiday planning, Driver hours (Tachomaster), Holiday/Sickness administration

• Provide a start of day brief to driving staff. First point of contact.
• Liaise with the Company’s operation support team to ensure the efficient planning of customer deliveries and utilisation of delivery vehicles and drivers.(replanning)
• Communicate and work with the central team providing feedback to improve route planning and efficient operations.
• Inspect, identify and report vehicle defects to ensure staff welfare and compliance with health & safety requirements.
• Vehicle maintenance administration
• Agency driver checks/Inductions
• Vehicle defect control.
• Promote Health and Safety attitude.
• Ensure all company procedures are adhered to
• Tachomaster Administration
• Ensure all trunks leave OTIF
• Telematics and CCTV Management
• Breakdown coordinator – Nights
• Liaise with warehouse teams to address any potential loading issues
• Trailer utilisation for trunking vehicles

Person specification

• You will be up to date with the latest Transport legislation (Drivers Hours, Tachomaster, VOSA FTA knowledge) and possess exceptional communication skills
• Good communications skills and computer literate.
• Excellent communication skills Written/verbal
• Confident communicator
• Organisational skills
• Able to work alone