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Transport Operations Supervisor

Streamline Search Ltd
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset BS24 8EL, England

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts

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  • The position available is for a Transport Operations Supervisor located in Weston-super-Mare, offering a salary between £30,000 and £35,000 based on experience.
  • This full-time role requires a proven background in transport operations, with candidates expected to have relevant experience in the field.
  • The working hours include rotating shifts from Monday to Friday, with additional Saturday morning duties on a rota and potential on-call responsibilities.
  • Key responsibilities include managing daily transport operations, liaising with customers and drivers, and supervising a small team of cleaning staff.
  • Applicants should possess strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a full UK Category B driving licence.

Transport Operations Supervisor.

Location: Weston-super-Mare, BS23 3DN

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (dependent on experience)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, rotating shifts:

Week 1: 06:00 - 15:00

Week 2: 11:30 - 20:30

Additional: 1 in 4 Saturday mornings on a rota. On-call duties may be required on weekdays and weekends, with time off in lieu provided before and after weekend on-call shifts.

About the Company

Streamline Search is partnering with an award-winning passenger transport provider with a strong reputation in coach holidays, home-to-school services, and community transport. Due to continued growth, our client is looking to expand their transport team with a professional and motivated Transport Operations Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and manage daily transport operations, including scheduling and route planning.
  • Liaise with customers and drivers both in person and over the phone.
  • Support the Operations Manager with day-to-day operations and incident investigations.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including driver hours, telematics, mileage, and DBS checks.
  • Communicate professionally with customers, colleagues, and external partners via phone, email, and in person.
  • Supervise a small team of five cleaning staff and monitor their working hours.
  • Provide general administrative support to the transport office.

Requirements

  • Proven background in a transport operations role.
  • Sound understanding of drivers' hours regulations and industry standards.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Proactive and professional attitude with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Full UK Category B driving licence.
  • Ability to reliably commute to or relocate to Weston-super-Mare (BS23 3DN).

Desirable:

  • Good knowledge of the Weston-super-Mare area.
  • General understanding of UK and European geography.

Benefits

  • Salary between £30,000 and £35,000 (depending on experience)
  • 28 days holiday including bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme
  • Free or subsidised travel
  • Employee discounts
  • On-site parking
  • Time off in lieu for weekend and on-call duties

Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.