Transport Supervisor at REXEL

, Wales, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Route Planning, Vehicle Management, Fleet Compliance, Excel, Driver Hours Rules, KPI Generation, Time Management, IT Troubleshooting, Document Control, Communication, Problem Solving, Customer Service

Industry

Wholesale

Description

Company Description We are Recruiting for a Transport Supervisor to join our Swansea Hub, where we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and operational excellence to our Customers & Branches. This role is working Monday to Friday, 06:30 - 14:00. As a Transport Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our transport operation across our Branch Network. The Benefits of a Career with Rexel: Bonus Scheme Time Off: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays, increasing throughout the years too!) You can also buy and sell holiday and enjoy enhanced parental leave Support & Development: Extensive learning opportunities from day one. Health & Wellbeing: Free virtual GP service, Healthy Mind Champions, and more! Perks: Contributory pension scheme and life assurance, Staff discounts, exclusive holiday offers and free financial support and education Job Description You will be taking ownership off the delivery routing, vehicle management and drivers covering the below tasks: Cover the main duties such as; Route Planning using our PODFather System Briefing and debriefing drivers, Organising vehicle maintenance, Co-ordinate vehicle inspections and MOTs to ensure the fleet remains legally compliant and operational Assist with incident investigations and resolution. Handle administrative tasks for the transport department, including filing, managing documents, and performing general office duties. Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of third-party costs, Driver hours sheets and timecards Issue RX numbers to agencies & maintain the agency tracker. Communicate professionally with drivers, suppliers, and customers to resolve any issues. Help ensure the operation complies with all transportation laws and safety standards. Track shipment progress and manage data related to transport activities. Responsible for generating delivery performance reports for management. React quickly to challenges such as traffic delays, vehicle breakdowns, or issues with deliveries, and find effective solutions. Act as a key communication link, addressing internal and external customer queries regarding deliveries and shipments. Qualifications At Rexel, we prioritise hiring individuals based on behaviours and potential, rather than requiring specific formal qualifications for roles, the behaviours that will set you up for success within an Transport Supervisor role include: COLLABORATION: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to achieve shared objectives TAKES ACCOUNTABILITY: Taking action, overcoming obstacles, and meeting commitments CUSTOMER FOCUS: building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions What we are looking for: Strong Excel skills (reports, pivot tables, basic formulas) Knowledge of driver hours rules, MOTs and transport compliance KPI/report generation (on-time delivery, costs, exceptions) Multi-tasking and time-management under tight deadlines Basic vehicle/fleet awareness and IT troubleshooting Document control and filing (audit-ready paperwork) Clear verbal and written communication with drivers/customers/suppliers Customer-service orientation under pressure Fast problem-solving and decision-making Additional Information At Rexel UK, we’re all about welcoming people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives because we know that diversity drives fresh ideas and great results. By coming together as one team, we’re building a high-performance culture that not only drives success but also creates real value for our customers and communities. Creating an environment where individuality is celebrated and creativity flourishes, we're making sure everyone feels supported and confident to be their best. Employment Type: Part-time Experience Level (for career site): Experienced Professional Contract Type: Permanent Job Family: Supply Chain & Warehousing

Responsibilities

The Transport Supervisor manages delivery routing, vehicle maintenance, and driver briefings to ensure operational excellence across the branch network. They are responsible for fleet compliance, administrative record-keeping, and resolving delivery-related challenges.