Transport Supervisor

Description

An established and growing manufacturing business based in Liverpool is looking to appoint an experienced Transport Supervisor to take responsibility for its transport operations, fleet compliance and delivery function.

This is a hands-on role, offering the opportunity to lead a small team of drivers, oversee a mixed vehicle fleet and play a key part in improving operational efficiency, service delivery and compliance standards.

The successful candidate will be organised, proactive and confident managing people, with a good understanding of transport legislation and day-to-day logistics operations.

Key Responsibilities as Transport Supervisor

Managing and supporting a team of five drivers.

Planning and coordinating daily delivery routes.

Ensuring compliance with Drivers' Hours Regulations and Working Time Directive requirements.

Monitoring tachograph data and managing driver infringements.

Overseeing vehicle inspections, servicing and preventative maintenance.

Coordinating MOTs, repairs and statutory vehicle inspections.

Monitoring vehicle performance and telematics.

Maintaining accurate fleet compliance records and documentation.

Managing vehicle defect reporting and ensuring corrective actions are completed.

Working closely with production and customer service teams to coordinate deliveries.

Providing operational support within the warehouse when required.

Assisting with vehicle loading and unloading where necessary.

Maintaining the company's transport compliance systems and procedures.Fleet Overview

The operation currently comprises:

1 HGV.

4 tachograph-equipped vehicles.

3 company vans.

Forklift trucks.Essential Experience & Requirements

Previous experience within transport or logistics operations.

Experience managing and supervising a team.

Knowledge of tachograph systems and Drivers' Hours Regulations.

Manufacturing experience

A full, current driving licence.

A practical, hands-on approach to managing daily operations.On offer

Salary to £38,000

Monday-Friday working pattern.

40-hour working week.

Company pension scheme.

Life assurance.

Health benefit plan.

Cycle to Work scheme.

Ongoing training and professional development, e.g. CPCInterested?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Transport Supervisor, Transport Manager or Logistics Manager looking to take ownership of a small but varied transport operation within an established manufacturing business. To apply, please send your CV to Emma Brighouse at Morgan Ryder Associates by following the 'apply now' link.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our commitment:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic. xjnqpsq

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes

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