Transport Supervisor

Pure Staff - Head Office - Permanent

Posted 6 days ago, valid for a month

Dartford, Kent DA1 1BG, England

£35,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The role involves ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, and Legal procedures while managing a fleet of vehicles across three locations, operating 24/7.
Candidates must have proven experience in a fast-paced logistics environment and possess compliance and tachograph knowledge.
The position requires effective communication skills, proactive decision-making, and the ability to plan and allocate resources efficiently.
The working hours are from Sunday to Wednesday, 7am to 7pm, and owning transport is essential due to the location of the job.
The salary for this position is competitive, and a minimum of two years of relevant experience is required.

The Role
* To ensure Health & Safety, Environmental and Legal Compliance procedures are followed.
* Operating a fleet of vehicles from 3 locations over 7 days and 7 nights per week.
* Sourcing additional loads from third parties.
* Managing the activities and resources to achieve financial, operational and customer service objectives.
* To ensure equipment is operational and relevant checks are carried out and maintained, addressing any issues where necessary.
* Planning of loads, allocation of drivers and quoting for work.

Requirements
* Customer focused.
* Compliance and Tachograph knowledge.
* Proven experience within a fast-paced logistics environment
* Ability to communicate at all levels.
* Proactive decision maker and an organised/effective planner.
* Ability to effectively handle conflict situations
* Be able to build a network of allies and subcontractors
* Have a can-do attitude
* Be able to be remain calm when working under pressure
* PC and TMS systems literate
* Own transport required owing to location.

Other
* Working hours Sunday - Wednesday from 7am - 7pm. Own transport essential

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