Senior Transport Supervisor

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Full time
Location: Dodworth
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Job offered by: Langdons
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Are you looking to join a vibrant and thriving team working in a fast-paced environment? Does your experience include planning travel routes and effectively managing a team? If so, our Senior Transport Supervisor role is the job for you! Here at

Langdons , we have an amazing opportunity for a

Senior Transport Supervisor

to join the team based in

Barnsley . You will be working on a

full-time, permanent

basis, working

Monday to Friday 09:00 to 18:30

and in return, you will receive a

highly competitive salary of £42,000.00 per annum plus excellent company benefits! The Senior Transport Supervisor role: This is a fantastic role to really get your teeth into! To ensure the planning and routing of depot vehicles and staff for local and national distribution is cost-effective and efficient. To oversee the running of the transport office. About us: Whether it's fresh consignments or frozen goods, we have it covered! Langdons can deliver to almost any location in the UK or Ireland within 24 hours. We have 9 depots and over 375 lorries carrying chilled and frozen food all over the country. We're the only company providing a 24-hour service of this kind, and we are very good at it. Langdons are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, treating all applicants equitably and ensuring all recruitment is based on merit. However, we particularly welcome applications from the following groups as they are underrepresented in our industry: Women, LGBT+, and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic applicants. What’s in it for you? Recruitment Referral Bonus Scheme Annual pay review Company sick pay Long Service Bonus Payments Free in-house job-specific training and development Opportunity for career relevant apprenticeships Free onsite parking Free eye tests up to £25 Free tea/coffee/milk Office/Warehouse to wheels scheme Relaxed working environment Employee Assistance Programme Staff Discount Scheme What you’ll be doing as our Senior Transport Supervisor: Oversee the performance of the Transport Office, taking corrective or preventative action where necessary to ensure resources are optimised and key performance indicators are consistently met. Report where required to relevant colleagues on financial and performance-related data, identifying and planning for appropriate transport and staffing resources to be in place at all times to meet customer demand and company targets. Ensure that all staff are appropriately recruited, inducted, led, and supervised and that the relevant support and training is planned for on a timely basis and implemented effectively. Ensure staff are working consistently in accordance within company procedures and service-related agreements, identifying any discrepancies, resolving complaints and ensuring an effective response to customer service is achieved. Ensure that vehicle damage and faults are reported on a timely basis to Workshop colleagues and that appropriate vehicles are made available for service or repair. Ensure systems for transport management and health and safety are developed and implemented effectively and that a full investigation and robust follow-up action is put in place where concerns arise. Attend relevant meetings and/or training events when required, to ensure performance standards are met. Deputise where required and in partnership with management ensures appropriate cover for all teams is available and any issues are resolved on a timely basis and in accordance with company procedures. What qualifications and experience are we looking for in our Senior Transport Supervisor? Extensive knowledge and application of driving-related legislation and associated guidance. Proven experience of leading a team, preferably in a customer-facing environment. Experience in supervising the work of others and adopting a coaching approach to improve performance. IT literate in Microsoft Office packages and have the ability to compile, analyse and interpret relevant data. What skills are we looking for in our Senior Transport Supervisor? Ability to use initiative and organise their work so that key tasks can be completed fully and on time. Ability to work to fluid targets and deadlines. Proven verbal, written communication and presentation skills. High attention to detail and confident to challenge discrepancies where necessary in the right manner and on a timely basis. Ability to act with sensitivity and influence others to take a particular course of action. Capable of remaining calm under pressure and be able to deal with difficult conversations. Be prepared to travel to and assist with training colleagues at other depots on a nationwide basis. If this role sounds like the right fit for you, click apply today to become our new

Senior Transport Supervisor , we would love to hear from you!

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