Transport Supervisor

Description

Polypipe Building Products are focused on delivering solutions to the residential sector. Polypipe Building Products works with national and local developers, plumbing and heating engineers, general builders and groundworkers to deliver above and below ground drainage systems, rainwater solutions as well as hot and cold plastic plumbing products.

Role: The Transport Supervisor will have excellent communication skills liaising with management, employees and external service providers in a professional manner, working closely with all internal stakeholders in order to provide an effective and proficient service to all customers.

Main duties will include overseeing the daily transportation operations, including scheduling and routing while ensuring compliance with transportation laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Take direction from the Transport Manager in the management of activities related to dispatching, routing and tracking of delivery vehicles

Plan, organise and manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the daily transport plan is accomplished in a manner consistent with organisational requirements

Assist with investigations to verify and resolve customer complaints

Conduct accident investigations and maintain safety standards

Maintain vehicles in optimal condition and manage repair schedules

Monitor transportation costs and optimize budgets

Ensure compliance with all legislation relating to operation of goods vehicles & driver licencing

Uphold schedules and policy changes

Collaborate with departmental staff members in order to deliver agreed policies, procedures, goals and objectives

Coach, train and develop your team to enable them to continuously improve their performance, professionalism and competence

Ensure all activities are carried out whilst complying with all measures introduced by the company with respect to Health, Safety and Environment

Skills & Requirements:

Transport/Logistics or Distribution experience in a fast–paced environment whilst leading a team is essential for this role

Up to date knowledge of H&S regulations within a transport environment

Self motivated and have the ability to make decisions on own initiative

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels

Working Hours & Benefits:

Monday – Friday 6:00am until 2:30pm

25 days holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 8%

Life assurance

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay

Save as you earn Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free flu vouchers

Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on–site physiotherapy and counselling services.

Staff discount on all Genuit Group products

Free on–site parking

Ad ID: 5418201281